The practical upholsterer : giving clear directions for skillfully performing all kinds of upholsteres' [sic] work in leather, silk, plush, reps, cottons, velvets, and carpetings : also, for stuffing, embossing, welting, and covering all kinds of mattresses, &c. ... : fully illustrated with engravings of tools, sketches of furniture, and numerous full-page illustrations of original decorative designs (1891)
Hodgson, Fred. T. (Frederick Thomas), 1836-1919 · New York : Industrial Publication Co. · leaf 50
PRACTICAL UPROLSTERT. 44 Needlework is often placed in the hands of the uphol¬ sterer, to be used for coverings. Work of this kind is fre¬ quently out of the square, and puckered. This may be rectified by straining the work on the board as tight as possible, and quite square, with the face… … Fig. 19. Crewel-work is generally wrought on satin or cloth, and may therefore be suitably bordered with plush of a shade similar to that used in the needlework. Wool-work appeal’s to advantage with black cloth, the cord and gimp being similar in color to the wool employed. Spanish Chair in…
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