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Definition of Crewels
1. crewel [n] - See also: crewel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crewels
Literary usage of Crewels
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Catalogue of the Special Loan Exhibition of Decorative Art Needlework Made by Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Museum (1874)
"CURTAIN of embroidery on canvas in crewels. Various "long" stitches are used,
... CURTAIN, embroidered in green crewels on white twill. English. ..."
2. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1881)
"Embroidery in crewels upon linen is now a revival of an old occupation of our
... 9, in crewels upon linen FIG. 10. ery is of the "low" description—which is ..."
3. Catalogue of the Special Loan Exhibition of Decorative Art Needlework Made by Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Museum (1874)
"CURTAIN of embroidery on canvas in crewels. Various "long" stitches are used,
... CURTAIN, embroidered in green crewels on white twill. English. ..."
4. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1881)
"Embroidery in crewels upon linen is now a revival of an old occupation of our
... 9, in crewels upon linen FIG. 10. ery is of the "low" description—which is ..."
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