Embroidery and tapestry weaving : a practical text-book of design and workmanship (1912)
Christie, Grace · London : J. Hogg · leaf 251
possibly be shown in the drawing,and the pattern chosen for the couchingdown is a chevron. The other parts ofthe work are done with silk thread in afine chain or split stitch. The play oflight upon the varied surface of thegolden cloak is very beautiful; thedrawing of the figure is perhaps… … Fig. 130. with Gold and Silver Threads that its author intended, and there is Embroiderysomething very human in this dignifiedlittle king who would not have you for-get that he founded a church. The kingwho is personified here is Edward theConfessor, so the church is WestminsterAbbey, of which he…
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