Handbook of Embroidery
1880, by L. Higgin, edited by Lady Marian Alford
TEXTILE FABRICS USED AS GROUNDS FOR
EMBROIDERY
| CHAPTER II. |
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| Textile Fabrics used as Grounds for Embroidery. |
| Linens |
11 |
| Flax |
11 |
| Twill |
11 |
| Kirriemuir Twill |
11 |
| Sailcloth |
12 |
| Oatcake Linen |
12 |
| Oatmeal Linen |
12 |
| Smock Linen |
12 |
| Bolton, or Workhouse Sheeting |
12 |
| Satins and Silks |
14 |
| Silk Sheeting |
14 |
| Tussore and Corah Silks |
15 |
| Plain Tapestries |
15 |
| Brocatine |
15 |
| Cotton and Woollen |
16 |
| Velveteen |
16 |
| Utrecht Velvet |
16 |
| Velvet Cloth |
16 |
| Felt |
16 |
| Diagonal Cloth |
16 |
| Serge |
17 |
| Soft, or Super Serge |
17 |
| Cricketing Flannel |
17 |
| Genoa or Lyons Velvet |
17 |
| Silk Velvet Plush |
17 |
| Cloths of Gold and Silver |
18 |
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