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 87
guineas a yard, and weremuch used in the court of Marie Antoinette. Fig. 117is an illustration of one of them, copied from one ofthe old order books of that date; but is much reducedin size, in order to take in its design. The flowers andground of this lace are worked in the same silk, andthe… … Fia. 117. CHANTILLY BLONDE LACE. That dyed buff colour is dipped in tan ooze. The skiuis strong, soft, elastic, and wann in wear, is used for tightriding breeches for both sexes, as it does not wrinkle,and is otherwise suitable for that purpose, as well as forunder-vests, linings of petticoats, and…
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