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A history of the art of bookbinding : with some account of the books of the ancients (1894)

Brassington, William Salt, 1859-1939, editor, Hannett, John, 1803-1893 · London : E. Stock · leaf 206

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the names of which are best known by ladies ; the second, twist, stem, satin, and allstitches used in feather work. The raised stitches give a broad effect when usedjudiciously ; the flat one may be used so as to rival the finest work of the paint brush. Embroidered book-covers were by no means… … IllliliflllP^

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