The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work .. (1860)
Hartley, Florence · Philadelphia, J. W. Bradley · leaf 48
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. … This pattern is also for the bottom of dresses or skirts, but the edge can bescolloped with silk or cotton in thick button-hole stitch. 44 BRAIDING.
Fancy work · Embroidery · Needlework · Decoration and ornament
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