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 102
lace really made in the Isleof Man during the last century was a Pillow-made edginglace, resembling Valenciennes in design and ground; butmuch lace was conveyed from that island into England,under the name of Isle of Man lace, that was smuggledover from the Continent, as, during the time that… … French Knots, Overcast, and Dot. The work is principallymade with flat and raised Satin Stitches, relieved by theothers named; the open parts are formed with Eye-let-holes, but these are never large or numerous,thus distinguishing Irish Work from Broderie Anglaise,where they form the chief part of…
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