The Popular recreator. A key to in-door and out-door amusements .. (1873)
London, New York [etc.] Cassell, Petter & Galpin · leaf 22
Fiar. 2 worked in various ways into linen. It is said that the ladies ofBabylon originated this idea, and that their garments were ela-borately embroidered in this beautiful style. Leaves, flowers,and even birds themselves, were designed and executed by plumarians, as the embroiderers were termed.…
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