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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework. Dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described. Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms (1885)

Caulfeild, Sophia Frances Ann, 1824-1911 · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 134

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IliRFuRATtD Cloth. The stitch used is Cross Stitch. Workthe black squares in chocolate wool,the cross squares in crimson silk, thelined squares in gold thread, and thefoundation in pale grey silk. No. 23. Waste Paper or Work Basket. Foundation of wicker. Embroidery executed on two shadesof stamped… … No. 24. Hand Bag. The Bag is made of blue satin, the flap of blueplush, the handles of blue ribbon. Length ofBag, 14 inches ; width, 8 inches. No. 25. Tassel Cover. Executed in fine blue and white cloth, and finished withfringe and tassels. The edges of the cloths arcsecured with Buttonhole. A…

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