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Examples
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SATIN-STITCH is _par excellence_ the stitch for fine silkwork.
Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery Mary Buckle 1877
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They were beautifully adorned with bead and silkwork and trimmed with fur.
Winter Adventures of Three Boys Egerton R. Young 1874
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The dog drivers put on some extra articles of finery of beautiful beadwork or silkwork, that they might appear as attractive as possible.
Oowikapun How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians Egerton Ryerson Young 1874
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David noticed his friend's embarrassed flush, and left him in conversation with the country gentleman, the author of a monograph on silkwork cultivation, prompted by vanity to print the effort for the benefit of fellow-members of the local agricultural society.
Two Poets Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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David noticed his friend's embarrassed flush, and left him in conversation with the country gentleman, the author of a monograph on silkwork cultivation, prompted by vanity to print the effort for the benefit of fellow-members of the local agricultural society.
Lost Illusions Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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David noticed his friend’s embarrassed flush, and left him in conversation with the country gentleman, the author of a monograph on silkwork cultivation, prompted by vanity to print the effort for the benefit of fellow-members of the local agricultural society.
Two Poets 2007
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David noticed his friend’s embarrassed flush, and left him in conversation with the country gentleman, the author of a monograph on silkwork cultivation, prompted by vanity to print the effort for the benefit of fellow-members of the local agricultural society.
Two Poets 2007
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