The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work .. (1860)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia, J. W. Bradley · leaf 48
For this reticule, the ground must be a rich deep purple or black, the mate- BRAIDING. 43 rial, either velvet, satin, or fine cloth. The braiding is in gold braid, of the bestquality, the roses in deep crimson silk, the leaves in bright green, and the sham-rock entirely in dark green. BRAIDING FOR… … This pattern is suitable for merino, cashmere, or cloth, braided either withsilk or worsted braid, the same color as the dress, or a contrast. On flanuelskirts it may be done with either kind of braid, but white silk is the handsomest.
Fancy work · Embroidery · Needlework · Decoration and ornament
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