The lady's manual of fancy work : a complete instructor in every variety of ornamental needle-work : including applique... (1859)
Pullan, Mrs. (Matilda Marian) · New York : Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 188
andhandsome for many sorts of braiding. The French plait isalways preferable to the Russian for metal braids; and theParisian, of the best quality, is much more durable than anyother, as well as more easily worked. It is made in variouswidths. Cotton Braids. French White Cotton.—If good—fine,even,… … BOURDON BULLION CANNETILLE. 169 Russia Cotton.—A thick cotton braid, in Russian plait;employed chiefly for childrens white dresses. Waved Braid.—A braid, in various widths, scalloped orwaved at both edges. Eugenie Tape, or Braid, is a thick, firm, waved braid. Linen Braids are useful for some…
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