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- Four Generations of Samplers (Leisure Hour, 1860)
- A Lady's Glance at the London International Exhibition: Shawls and Mixed Fabrics
(Godey's, 1863)
- The Making of Tapestry, by Dora de Blaquière
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879)
- Tapestry in England of the Past and Today, by Dora de Blaquière
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1880)
- Samplers, Past and Present, by Dora de Blaquière
(Girl's Own Paper, 1882)
- "She Maketh Fine Linen," by S.F.A. Caulfeild
(Girl's Own Paper, 1882)
- A history of linen manufacture.
- Plain Needlework
(Girl's Own Paper, 1885)
- A history of needlework and embroidery.
- The Kells Embroideries, by Dora de Blaquière
(Girl's Own Paper, 1886)
- A Remarkable Quilt, by R.G. Basset
(The Strand, 1899B)
- An autograph quilt with over 400 signatures, which was sold for charity.
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- A Lady's Glance at the London International Exhibition: Laces, and How They Are Made
(Godey's, 1863)
- Lace Lore
(Harper's Monthly, 1876B)
- Modern Lace, by Anna Ballard
(Demorest, 1880)
- Flemish Lace and Lacemakers
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885)
- Lace-Making at Home: A Remunerative Employment for Gentlewomen
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885)
- Lace-Making in the Erzegebirge, by Emma Brewer
(Girl's Own Paper, 1887)
- Lace, by Mrs. Ernest Hart
(Girl's Own Paper, 1890)
- A history of lacemaking and a look at modern laces, with lots of pictures and photos.
- Spanish, Greek, Maltese, Russian and Polish Laces; Irish Laces; English Laces by Mrs. Ernest Hart
(Girl's Own Paper, 1891)
- A lavishly illustrated article on lacemaking around the world.
- With the Devonshire Lace-Makers, by Edith Long Fox (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894)
- The Buckinghamshire Lace Industry and Its Revival, by the Countess of Buckinghamshire
(Girl's Own Paper, 1896)
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- A Lady's Glance at the London International Exhibition: Shawls and Mixed Fabrics
(Godey's, 1863)
- Umbrellas, by Fannie Roper Feudge
(St. Nicholas, 1875)
- On the origin of the umbrella, and a look at some umbrellas around the world.
- Japanese Fans, by James Mason (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1877)
- In 1875, Japan exported new fewer than 3 million fans around the world; here's a look at their design and manufacture.
- The Fans of Past and Present, by Dora de Blaquière
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1878)
- A look at fans from around the world, including tips on how to paint fans.
- About Fans, by Major L. Hamel (Demorest, 1879)
- A brief but charming summary of the lore and legend of the fan.
- Shoe-Making Fifty Years Ago and Now
(Cassell's Family Magazine, 1881)
- Curiosities of Foot-gear (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1889)
- From Roman sandals to the French chopine, a look at some odd, extravagant, and definitely ankle-twisting footwear throughout history.
- All About Gloves, by Emma Brewer
(Girl's Own Paper, 1892)
- The Japanese Fan, by Nancy Gleeson White
(Girl's Own Paper, 1894)
- In Busk and Sandal
(Girl's Own Paper, 1896)
- A history of shoes and shoemaking.
- Dresses of Strange Material, by Raymond T. Reid
(Girl's Own Paper, 1896)
- Dresses of glass, asbestos, and spider silk.
- The Apotheosis of the Pocket Handkerchief, by Dora de Blaquière (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)
- It was an "article of fashion, an ornament to be worn, and carried in the hand and used on state occasions" - this article describes the evolution of the lady's handkerchief from the 15th century.
- Concerning Some Small Bags, by Mrs. Jerome Mercier
(Girl's Own Paper, 1900)
- • See also Historic Fashions
- • See the Arts & Crafts section for articles on Victorian embroidery projects and designs.
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