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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 128

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No. 509. Work-basket. Foundation of bamboo ; inside lined with old goldcolour, quilted ; satin border of fine indigo-colouredcloth, worked with blue silks with Kailwav andCoral Stitches. Each scallop of the border isedged with a fine yeUow silk cord, sewn on in ovals ;and through these ovals a… … No. 510, Detail of Work-basket (No. 509). Plate CL, a ■ B □ 19 B Q a a B BBQBB3 B SB □_ E3aE3QBQEaQEa B3 B □ B <□ fl BBE3HB B a B~ Ea a □ No. 511. Cross Stitch Corners for Napery. Foundation of Irish linen; embroidery worked with two shades ofblue ingrain cotton. To work : The squares marked…

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