The dictionary of needlework, an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework, Church embroidery, lace, and ornamental needlework
The Dictionary of Needlework is an 1882 London reference encyclopaedia by Sophia Frances Ann Caulfeild, compiled for amateur and professional needleworkers covering plain, fancy, church and lace work. Its pictures are black-and-white line engravings of lace motifs and borders, showing looped rosettes, teardrop medallions and scalloped edgings a designer could adapt for pattern repeats, motifs or trims.
