. 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 . No. 99. Queen Anne Hand Bag. Width of Bag, 16 inches; length, iS cover of plush, lining of pale cord and pompons for ornaments. Ayard of each material required, and 3 yardsof cord. No. 100. Girls Chatelaine. The pocket is of blue linen, sewnto a small apron of re


. 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 . No. 99. Queen Anne Hand Bag. Width of Bag, 16 inches; length, iS cover of plush, lining of pale cord and pompons for ornaments. Ayard of each material required, and 3 yardsof cord. No. 100. Girls Chatelaine. The pocket is of blue linen, sewnto a small apron of red twill,on which the name is em-broidered in Crewel cords suspend the needle-book, pincushion, and scissors,and a blue linen band fastensall to the waist. No. 101. Housewife. Foundation, Java canvas, lined withcoloured flannel. A piece of stiflmuslin is placed between the twomaterials. The pockets are made withflannel; also the cross-pieces to holdthe implements Size of Housewife,16 inches long by 8 inches wide. Thecase is bound with ribbon, and rolledup and secured by a button andbuttonhole when not in No. 102. Foot Warmer. The Figure shows front flap of a bag Foot Warmer, ornamentedwith Applique. Size of flap, 15 inches long by 13 incheswide. Foundation material, black cloth. Head of roebuck,ecru coloured satin, either painted in oils or embroidered withsilks. Oval round head, light grey cloth ; framing, dark greycloth ; scroll-work, ecru satin. All the Applique is surroundedwith a silk cord of old gold shade, and the embroidery stitchesexecuted with the same coloured puise silk.


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