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could be so fittingly used in many country houses,
that a description of them may not be out of place.
The decorative effect of this kind of work
depends largely upon a clever and tactful use of
woven fabrics, applied one upon another, giving a
breadth of effect. This does not conceal the
quality of the material. The contrast is further
enhanced by the use of a bold outline, which is
doubled at times to emphasize certain portions of


PEASANT EMBROIDERY
DESIGNED BY SAMUEL HOWE


PEASANT EMBROIDERY
DESIGNED BY SAMUEL HOWE
the design, binding together to harmonize the
whole.
Some of the fabrics are rough, and selected be-
cause of their varying texture, others smooth and
of fine weave, occasionally with translucent quality.
There is rarely any pretentious use of costly stuSs,
such as elaborate brocades or silk velvets, but
rather an honest characteristic use of serges—
frequently homespun—often only made of jute and

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