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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. 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… … No. 447. Letter-holder. Foundation of millboard, covered with plush,and edged with fur. The initials of ownerare embroidered with old gold silk, inRaised Satin Stitch, on the plush. ». . . *-...:4? No. 448. Macrame Basket. Made with white and scarlet string, in rows otSingle Bars and Cord. The…

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