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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 79

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nting of these goods in England, exported plain fromIndia (on account of a prohibitory Act passed at one timeagainst the importation of printed cottons and chintzes),was introduced, and England now carries on the largesttrade in the world. America produces the next in quantity,France and… … Fig. 106. BLACK LACE OP CAEN AND BAYEU3. resembles Tammies and Durants. It is highly glazed, andcan be had plain or twilled, raised in stripes or brocaded,the width ranging from 27 to 36 inches. It is employed for■womens petticoats. CalfsMn. — Calfskins, which are imported from theBaltic, are taken…

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