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Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 82

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lows thecurves and lines of the face and drapery, and gives theappearance of relief to a flat surface without anygreat change of colouring. This relief was furtherheightened by those parts that were intended for hollowsin drapery or flesh, being depressed by a heated knob,thus throwing into bolder… … & Jf w w%- Fig. 125. Altar Cloth from Steeple Aston, Oxon. admiration it gained from the whole world. The OpusAnglicanum is not confined only to this stitch; theOpus Plumarium, or Feather Stitch, is largely used; alsoCrewel Stitch, Long Stitch, and many varieties of Couching.Of the raised work…

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