The dictionary of needlework - an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the (14576758629)

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Title: The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described
Year: 1882 (1880s)
Authors: Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911 Saward, Blanche C
Subjects: Needlework
Publisher: London : A.W. Cowan
Contributing Library: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library



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No. 122. Embroidered Doyi.eyBorder. Foundation, well - woven linen;Border of Drawn Work,with Cross Stitch pattern,worked with crewel wools,above the Border. No. 123. Border for DressingGown. Foundation, white cambric, onwhich is laid Honiton lacebraid. Herringbone, SatinStitch, and Chain Stitchembroidery, in white cotton,finish the Border.
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No. 125. Embroidered Button. Foundation of silk, laid over a flatbutton. Embroidery in filo-selles of natural shades, inSatin Stitch. Centre of grey cloth. Bordering of navyblue cloth. The joining stitches areconcealed by a narrow braid of paleblue laid over them. Embroidery exe-cuted in single Berlin wool or undividedfiloselles. Stitches employed : Couch-ing, Satin, Double Cross, Feather,and French Knots. No. 126. Embroidered Iuiton. A large flat Button forms the foundation ; thisis covered with velvet, and worked wilh 1star made with RAILWAY STTT( 11, indcf old gold-coloured filoselli . Plate XXXY1.