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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 51

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rk show more variety of execution and moresolid pattei-ns. Tig. 703 is one of this description, andis a copy from a piece of lace found in a convent at Milan.The making of Reticella has been revived, and will befound fully described under Greek Point. Return Rope.—See Sewings. Revers.—A French… … Fm. 703, RETICELLA, OR GREEK P 0 1 N 1 S. Restore Lace.—See Lace, Mend, and Restore. Retaper.—A French term, signifying to make up abonnet or hat. It is chiefly employed by milliners. Reticella.—The Reticellas, or Greek Points, are con-sidered the first Needle-made Laces; they succeeded…

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