Plate X.—An Embroidered Sampler.Plate X.—An Embroidered Sampler.Notes.
Plate XI.—An example of Persian Embroidery.Plate XI.—An example of Persian Embroidery.Notes.
Plate XII.—A detail from an Embroidered Tablecloth. Designed and executed by Mrs. W. R. Lethaby.Plate XII.—A detail from an Embroidered Tablecloth. Designed and executed by Mrs. W. R. Lethaby.Notes.
Plate XIII.—An Embroidered Altar Frontal, executed by Miss May Morris, designed by Mr. Philip Webb.Plate XIII.—An Embroidered Altar Frontal, executed by Miss May Morris, designed by Mr. Philip Webb.Notes.
Plate XIV.—Two pieces of Ancient Weaving taken from Tombs in Egypt.Plate XIV.—Two pieces of Ancient Weaving taken from Tombs in Egypt.Notes.
Plate XV.—An example of a Tapestry Field strewn with Flowers.Plate XV.—An example of a Tapestry Field strewn with Flowers.Notes.
Plate XVI.—A Tapestry Bag, woven in coloured silk and gold thread by the Author.Plate XVI.—A Tapestry Bag, woven in coloured silk and gold thread by the Author.Notes.
FOOTNOTES:[1]No. 184, 1898.[2]No. 879, 1904.[3]No. 517-522, 1896.[4]For further information see "The Funeral Tent of an Egyptian Queen," by Villiers Stuart.[5]No. 1564, 1902.[6]For description of this method, seepage 238.[7]A piece belonging to Lord Falkland.[8]Fig. 18is a drawing from the border of the same example.[9]No. 308, 1902.[10]See Dr. Rock's "Textile Fabrics."[11]InLa Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours.[12]No. 175, 1889.[13]This cope is full of interest in every detail. See M. Louis de Farcy,La Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours. Plate II.[14]This will be found described in detail inChapter II. There is an interesting drawing of a neat little machine, similar to this, but worked by cogwheels, inL'Art du Brodeur, by Germain de St. Aubin (1770).
[1]No. 184, 1898.
[1]No. 184, 1898.
[2]No. 879, 1904.
[2]No. 879, 1904.
[3]No. 517-522, 1896.
[3]No. 517-522, 1896.
[4]For further information see "The Funeral Tent of an Egyptian Queen," by Villiers Stuart.
[4]For further information see "The Funeral Tent of an Egyptian Queen," by Villiers Stuart.
[5]No. 1564, 1902.
[5]No. 1564, 1902.
[6]For description of this method, seepage 238.
[6]For description of this method, seepage 238.
[7]A piece belonging to Lord Falkland.
[7]A piece belonging to Lord Falkland.
[8]Fig. 18is a drawing from the border of the same example.
[8]Fig. 18is a drawing from the border of the same example.
[9]No. 308, 1902.
[9]No. 308, 1902.
[10]See Dr. Rock's "Textile Fabrics."
[10]See Dr. Rock's "Textile Fabrics."
[11]InLa Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours.
[11]InLa Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours.
[12]No. 175, 1889.
[12]No. 175, 1889.
[13]This cope is full of interest in every detail. See M. Louis de Farcy,La Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours. Plate II.
[13]This cope is full of interest in every detail. See M. Louis de Farcy,La Broderie du Onzième Siècle jusqu'à Nos Jours. Plate II.
[14]This will be found described in detail inChapter II. There is an interesting drawing of a neat little machine, similar to this, but worked by cogwheels, inL'Art du Brodeur, by Germain de St. Aubin (1770).
[14]This will be found described in detail inChapter II. There is an interesting drawing of a neat little machine, similar to this, but worked by cogwheels, inL'Art du Brodeur, by Germain de St. Aubin (1770).
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