Dyer, Elizabeth · Boston, Houghton Mifflin · leaf 225
Antique (also called Araneum or Spider Work ) — a coarse, open effect produced by darning. The darning is irregular and not made on a background. This is effective but not especially beautiful. Princesse — a delicate and effective lace. Its pattern is made of separate braids which are sewed… … they make other furnishings Fig. 31. Drapery Velour (unless very beautiful) look (magnified) shabby. For people in moderate circumstances there is a host of comparatively inexpensive fabrics to choose from that are beautiful, colorful, easily taken care of, and easily laundered. It is economy to…
Textile fabrics
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