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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 88

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No. 445. Work-basket. The Basket is of wicker; the tripod legs are of wood, covered withcloth, and finished with ornamental nails. The drapery of darkgreen plush round the outside of the Basket is caught up atintervals with green silk cord, and finished with plush balls. Theinside of the Basket is… … No. 446. Seciion of Lamp Mat. Foundation of marone-coloured cloth ;embroidery, a combination ofApplique, Braiding, ChainStiich, and Satin Stitch. TheApphque pieces are of dark, ma-rone-coloured plush; the SatinStitch and filoselle, matching thecloth; and the Braiding and ChainStitch, in two shades…

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