The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages: Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries |
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... Court CHAPTER XXII . Embroidery CHAPTER XXIII . Needlework on Books 329 342 • 355 CHAPTER XXIV . Needlework of Royal Ladies 374 CHAPTER XXV . Modern Needlework 395 THE ART OF NEEDLE WORK . INTRODUCTION . CHAPTER I. CONTENTS . ix.
... Court CHAPTER XXII . Embroidery CHAPTER XXIII . Needlework on Books 329 342 • 355 CHAPTER XXIV . Needlework of Royal Ladies 374 CHAPTER XXV . Modern Needlework 395 THE ART OF NEEDLE WORK . INTRODUCTION . CHAPTER I. CONTENTS . ix.
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... court , the glittering ball - room , and taken her station at the quiet hearth of the gentle and home - loving matron . She has lightened the weariness of many a solitary vigil , and she has heightened the enjoyment of many a social ...
... court , the glittering ball - room , and taken her station at the quiet hearth of the gentle and home - loving matron . She has lightened the weariness of many a solitary vigil , and she has heightened the enjoyment of many a social ...
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... courts , again she meekly renews her vows , and again a mother's long- ings , a mother's hopes are quenched in the full enjoy- ment of a mother's love . Beautiful and good , the blessing of Heaven attending him , and throwing a beam of ...
... courts , again she meekly renews her vows , and again a mother's long- ings , a mother's hopes are quenched in the full enjoy- ment of a mother's love . Beautiful and good , the blessing of Heaven attending him , and throwing a beam of ...
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... court of Menelaus- a bright damsel train attend the guests With liquid odours and embroider'd vests . ” " Give to the stranger guest a stranger's dues : Bring gold , a pledge of love ; a talent bring , A vest , a robe . " in order roll ...
... court of Menelaus- a bright damsel train attend the guests With liquid odours and embroider'd vests . ” " Give to the stranger guest a stranger's dues : Bring gold , a pledge of love ; a talent bring , A vest , a robe . " in order roll ...
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... court , the cellaress performed the ex- tensive offices of steward , the præcentrix led the singing and superintended the library , and the in- firmaress watched over the sick , affording them alike spiritual and medical aid . Thus ...
... court , the cellaress performed the ex- tensive offices of steward , the præcentrix led the singing and superintended the library , and the in- firmaress watched over the sick , affording them alike spiritual and medical aid . Thus ...
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