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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 154

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No. 228. Half Square of Guipure dArt, for Sofa Cushion. This Square is laid, when worked, upon a foundation of plush, and is edged witli a broad band of satin, and finished with awide frilling of satin and a Guipure Lace edging. Foundation, Square Netting, over which is worked, with finelinen… … Chair Back. Made with plush, satin, and fancy ribbon. To work : Cut out four squares ot maroon-coloured plush, and five squares of oldgold-coloured satin; size of squares, 6 inches. Cut five squares of plush, ij- inches square. Sew the latter to the centresof the satin, and work the embroidei-y in…

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