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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 139

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No 114 Child b Slipper Foundation, garnet cloth. Embroideiy exe-cuted with garaet-coloured filoselle ashade da:ker than the cloth. Stitchesused, Point Russe for the flower sprays,and Satin for the bird. A single flowerspray is taken along the back part of theslipper to complete the embroidery. … No. 115. Lamp Shade. Foundation of cardboard; ovals of white mus-lin, embroidered in Silk Embroidery. 116. Footstool. Foundation of wood, covered at the sides withcloth, across the top with PerforatedCloth. Work the latter in Cross Stitch,with single Beilin wools. Plate XXXIY.

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