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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 67

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ld and silver. Brocatelle.—A French term for linsey-woolsey. A silkmaterial used for drapery, the linings of carriages, &c. Itis also made of silk and cotton mixed, or of cotton only,after the manner of brocade. Brocatine.—A term emijloyed to signify broche; thatis, a method of weaving by which… … IlG. bl). JiliOiiEUIJJ A.N-aLAlSli, SCAJ.I.OPED EliUE. scalloped or vandykcd border is worked in Buttonhole THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 49 Stitch, as shown in Fig. 89, the outer lines of the borderbeing run in the same manner as the holes, and the centrefrequently padded with strands of…

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