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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 157

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No. 150. Couvrepied. Made of five strips of scarlet blanliet flannel, joined togethermth open Crochet, Avorked with maroon-coloured wool.Flower design on strips, shown in detail at No. 147,worked, with double crewels, in Railway and FeatherStitches, in natural colours. … No. 151. Banner-FrontedBracket. The ledge of the Bracket is ofwood, covered with plush orcloth, and finished with a cordand bow of ribbon. From theback of the ledge falls thebanner, on which is embroi-dered the initials of the ownersname, and a small spray offlowers, worked in SatinStitch, and in…

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