Whitework definitions

whitework

Any cutwork embroidery in white thread on a white or natural ground, such as ayrshire work and broderie anglaise.
Found on http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-terms-w.html

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whitework

embroidery worked in white thread on white material, originated in India and China and popular in the West since the Middle Ages as decoration for ...
Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/33

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whitework

Any cutwork embroidery in white thread on a white or natural ground, such as ayrshire work and broderie anglaise.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

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