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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 138

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No. 525. Corner for Handkerchief Case. Foundation of black satin; embroidery in SatinStitch, French Knots, and Single Coral,worked with yellow purse sillc. No. 526. Pincushion and Work-caseCombined. Foundation of wood, divided down the centre. ThePincushion side is weighted with lead, fiUed… … No. 527. Trinket Box. Foundation of wood, lined with quilted satin ; outside covering of brown plush, ornamented withApplique and Netting. To work: Cut out a bold flower design in chesnut-coloured plush;apphqu^ to the bro\vn plush foundation, and couch old gold coloured silk cords round the…

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