Varney, Almon Clother, 1849- [from old catalog] · Detroit, Mich., J. C. Chilton & co. · leaf 257
ing in patterns with fancy stitches. It isvery popular, and elaborate designs are now made by thismethod, although the work is very trying to the eyes. Embroidery Frames—Are made something after thefashion of quilting frames. Care must be taken to stretchthe material firmly and evenly. 16 Dl^AWN… … HE art of makiug drawn-work is by no meansrecent. In Europe it was known for cen-turies by monks only, and was given to theworld after the breaking up of the monasteries,when ladies of the highest rank eagerljacquired the iirt. In its simplest form drawn work consistsin drawing out threads of the…
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