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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 159

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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… … No. 152. Travelling Case for Medicines. Made of Toile cire, flannel, and red braid. Cut the Toile cire in the form of a square cross. Line this cross -with flannel, andbind it with worsted braid, which ornament with Herringbone Stitch. Turn the top and bottom limb of the crossover the centre part,…

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