Fig. 71.—Moulds for Knotted or Lace Work, with Silk Spools and Case.
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Plate XXIII.—Specimen of Purl Embroidery. 16th-17th Century.
Formerly in the Author’s Collection.
A specimen of stitchery of various kinds, much of it in high relief, and of purl work. The reproduction, whilst translating very faithfully the colours, gives but little idea of the relief. Size, 12 × 16½.
II.—The Stitchery of Samplers, with a Note on their Materials
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