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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 122

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No. 351. Scent Sachet ofJava Canvas. Made of double diamonds, formedof Java canvas or perforatedcardboard, Overcast roundwith filoselles, and ornamentedwith stars. Before the dia-monds are quite sewn up,powdered scent is put intothem, enclosed in muslin bags.The diamonds are joined to-gether with… … No. 352. Basket for EasterEggs. Foundation Basket of gilded orbronzed wire ; bag formed offour pockets, sewn together.The bag is of Toile Colbert,and the top of each pocketis ornamented with a designworked, in Outline Stitch,mth iiloselles. The mannerof closing and opening eachpocket is shown in…

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