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Four columns, composed of amethysts of the most perfect beauty, supported a canopy of magnificent yellow and silver brocade, embroidered with pearls.
She started up, and the Queen of the Air Fairies stood before her, clad in a robe of azure gossamer, embroidered with rainbow lights.
A huge creeper, swaying between two branches, hung like a curtain of yellow flowers embroidered, as it seemed, on the airy tangle of leaves.
Further on, a group of women, in embroidered bodices and quaint headdresses, kneeling on the open heath, at the foot of a stone cross.
And hurling the towel on the floor, he wiped himself on the embroidered skirt of his shirt, which flapped outside his waistcoat.
The flower, having become heraldic during that dynasty, was embroidered on the clothes of the Plantagenet family and imitated in their jewels.
The thick flood of her gold hair shimmered about her uncompromising shoulders, her embroidered skirt fluttered over the firmness of her body.
She chose the paper, she made the garlands for the curtains, she embroidered the ottomans, and painted that table so prettily.
She came and stood demurely at the top of the wide steps, a little hoop overflowing soft, white embroidered stuff in her hands.
At her feet, cross-legged, sat Cecile Butler, velvet eyes intent on a silken petticoat which she was embroidering with pale sprays of flowers.
Behind this resplendent image came the other priests, two and two, wearing their white satin embroidered robes, chanting the sacred mysteries.
She hated their rich breeches and embroidered jackets buttoned with silver and gold, the lace handkerchiefs knotted about their shapely throats.
A rich Brussels carpet, which completely covered the hall, Cashmere shawls, and embroidered Delhi scarfs of resplendent hues, excited universal admiration.
I have everyone sign my tablecloth, and then I embroider the signatures in, so I have a record of everyone who's been here for supper.
A frock of pure white silk, embroidered round the neck and wrists with a deep border of daisies, pink and white and gold.
The hemp cloth trousers scarcely reach to the knee, and the bottom of each leg is decorated with a beaded or embroidered band.
The work of the children, braided wraps, embroidered animals and paper contrivances, will compare favorably with any kindergarten in the country.
The hills were clothed with orchards and vineyards, the valleys embroidered with gardens, and the wide plains covered with waving grain.
The walls were hung from end to end with bright-colored satin, wonderfully embroidered with birds, flowers, dragons and strange Chinese characters.
Stockings continued to be worn frequently above the knee outside the breeches, with a garter beneath, and beautifully embroidered clocks to the calf.
He wore a long flowing garment of silk reaching to his ankles, embroidered in mystic characters, edged with fringes and tassels of gold.
She did not rebel, even when the woman came to her holding in her hands a gauze scarf, curiously embroidered in dull gold.
Mother used to spin and weave our warm clothes, and she taught me how to do all these things, besides sewing and embroidering.
He lay, or rather reclined, on a couch, half covered by an embroidered quilt, but wearing a loose doublet, very carelessly thrown on.
The tapestry, the embroidered bed, the illumination, the glasses, the lightness and novelty of the ornaments, and the ceilings, are delightful.
Close in their rear followed my slave, carrying on his head a large basket of pomegranates, covered with a napkin embroidered with silver.
The official costume consists of a long, loose gown which opens up the center and is gorgeously embroidered with dragons or winged serpents.
He made chamberlains of the generals, and subsequently he obliged them to wear embroidered uniforms, and to exchange their swords for court rapiers.
Upon her silken waist clover leaves were embroidered, and she wore a jaunty little jacket trimmed with sparkling emeralds of a uniform size.
Upon her silken waist clover leaves were embroidered, and she wore a jaunty little jacket trimmed with sparkling emeralds of a uniform size.
Stretched on his divan, his embroidered slippers elevated in the air, he smoked a perfumed cigarette surrounded by the materials of his craft.
In this order they compassed the Holy Sepulcher thrice, having produced all their gallantry of standards, streamers, crucifixes, and embroidered habits.
You could scarcely have blamed them for their incredulity, either, for the story as Amy told it was wonderfully and fearfully embroidered.
Gothic letters are much more difficult to work on account of the many flourishes; it requires great practice in needlework to embroider them well.
She wore a dress of some white material embroidered in gold, over which there was a garment of dark brown velvet trimmed with sable.
The richly embroidered cloak lay upon the couch where it had been hurriedly thrown, and the valise lay ready packed and strapped.
Here, and in the Golden Ass in general, the extraordinarily embroidered language of Apuleius is far more in keeping than in his philosophic writings.
It was a narrow satin and silk stripe of a curious salmon color, and here and there were little daisies embroidered in gold thread.
I could not help noticing the extreme fineness of the linen, curiously embroidered with arms and flowers, red on a white ground.
He fixed his eyes upon a rich balcony covered with damask, embroidered with gold, and sheltered from the sun by purple awnings.
And the people dressed in the richest stuffs, silk and velvet, and cloth of gold, embroidered with pearls and turquoises and diamonds.
They wore the ugly ancient trousers of yellow silk, and long trains of embroidered green satin trailed on the mats behind them.
She wore a splendid gown of white satin, embroidered with threads of gold, over which opened a robe of purple velvet lined with ermine.
His diminutive form was covered by a dark robe, with a green cord about the neck and embroidered with the Positivist flowers.
She, contrary to female custom, wore no girdle, while over her shoulders hung a mantle of a dark color, embroidered all over with gold.
The shoes worn by the wealthy are of the richest description, being overlaid with gold and silver, and embroidered with precious stones.
An embroidered cover of moose leather protected it night and day, except when actually in use; of his weapons he took most scrupulous care.
A tunic of cotton embroidered with gold; on his breast the golden breastplate representing the sun, surrounded by the calendar of months.
It was a very warm day, and she was clad in a fine white robe, richly embroidered and garnished with pale lavender ribbon.
The banner was orange satin on one side, crimson silk on the other, the pelican and brood embroidered in pale green and gold.
He was attired in a very voluminous red Chinese silk robe embroidered in gold and wearing a peculiar gold-edged cap shaped like a papal tiara.
The bracket shapes must be cut in wood, and topped with flannel, the embroidered piece hanging across the front like a miniature drapery.
Her other hand, from time to time, was passed beneath her veil, to bear to her lips an exquisitely embroidered and perfumed handkerchief.
His laconic speech, never embroidered by the picturesque slang they relished, his gravity, and his rare, incredulous smile, alike puzzled them.
Her turquoise-blue silk kimono, delicately embroidered in gold, was open at the throat and fastened at the waist with a heavy golden cord.
Its lilt and flow recalled her to his thoughts like the embroidered motifs that Wagner used to anticipate the coming of his characters.
The coat was lined with cream-colored satin, quilted in a most elaborate pattern; and his necktie was of satin, too, with embroidered ends.
Twice a day they partook of elaborate repasts at which the tables were decked with embroidered cloths and vessels of gold and silver.
On one side ladies dressed in the latest fashion surrounded the mistress of the house, who was clad in a magnificent robe of embroidered satin.
The draperies were superbly embroidered and the rugs upon the marble floors were woven with beautiful scenes in every conceivable shade of blue.
These seats, handsomely designed, and covered with tapestry, velvet, or embroidered silk slips, were a part of the permanent decoration of the room.
The top and middle of the shirt, as well as the lower part of the drawers, were embroidered with needlework of different colors.
Under the lifted sash the rain-wet wind swept through the room, frozen pain, threads of frozen wonder embroidering the hot dark.
The draperies were superbly embroidered, and the rugs upon the marble floors were woven with beautiful scenes in every conceivable shade of blue.
A veil, of the same substance and color, richly embroidered with flowers of silver tissue, fell in flowing drapery well-nigh to her knees.
Her green robe was embroidered with buds and blossoms of silk in many colors, and she wore a golden girdle about her waist.
He has his tiny kerchiefs of cobweb fineness, embroidered with his name or monogram, and tucked into the pockets of his handsome coats.
His Majesty is in his night attire of silk, embroidered with gold flowers, edged with ermine; two crowns are embroidered on the lapels.
And he began to smoke, looking at one of her slippers of lilac satin embroidered with silver, which escaped from beneath her train.
Emperor Sigismund signs with his hand, and the two heralds who head the train uplift their trumpets with rich embroidered banners.
And over above the throne was a great canopy of crimson velvet ornamented with the figures of leopards, embroidered with threads of gold.
We made a grand fire, and after an early breakfast pushed merrily on all day along beautiful forested shores embroidered with autumn-colored bushes.
The two friars came up the narrow, steep street, stopping to talk to the women that were sewing and embroidering in the arcades.
This temple was a large and lofty building richly ornamented with fine wood carvings, rich brocades and elaborately embroidered banners and hangings.
The women and children had white homespun linen skirts, embroidered at the edges, and the men had trousers of the same material.
She was laughing merrily at pointless jokes and promising to embroider a handkerchief for one and to make a box of caramels for another.
They were sprinkled with perfumes, adorned with jewels, robed in silks woven with gold and embroidered with designs of flowers and birds.
It is red and prettily embroidered with flowers or birds, and is his purse, in which he keeps some little toys and some money.
He asked timidly of the slovenly woman who was embroidering an odd green flower on a small square of soiled and faded red silk.
The Princess Martha wore a robe of pink satin embroidered with flowers made of small pearls, and a train and headdress of crimson velvet.
And with childish pleasure and vanity she moved her little feet covered by silken hose, in their velvet slippers embroidered with pearls.
By the girdle of Aphrodite upon which all desires are embroidered, all desires are unknown to me; for you are more than my dream!
The throne is gold, with its canopy and umbrella and pillars covered with cloth of gold, embroidered in pearls and small rubies.
It consisted of whatever material the wearer thought was the most impervious to blows, with, usually, a velvet covering, embroidered with a heraldic device.
Chiefs probably wore feather headdresses, feather cloth robes, mantles embroidered with pearls shells and cut shell beads, and other insignia of office.
After them followed six young girls, whose forms and features the Graces might have envied, bearing two coronets placed on embroidered cushions.
Only tiny glints of sunshine entered through this double drapery, making the white curtain look as if it were embroidered with spots of gold.
The dialogue ensuing between our host and guide was deliberate, cordial, and much embroidered with compliments, as is the custom here in good society.
The name of my wife was embroidered within, upon the lining, and it thus became a serviceable link to the hellish cabal against her.
He had several young followers with him all smartly dressed in embroidered jackets and breeches, with gaudy kerchiefs wound around their heads.
This habit was tied at the waist, with two large tassels of smaller pearls, and round the arms embroidered with large diamonds.
A border of tassels with bands of design about it and large embroidered figures of Victory above the bands is rendered with consummate art.
He presented him with a little box covered with crimson satin, embroidered in gold and silver and studded with pearls and garnets.
The tunics of these were all of a vivid yellow and upon the breast and back of each was embroidered the figure of a parrot.
It was strange speech, richly embroidered with the musical names of places, with unfamiliar names of beasts, and with unintelligible names of things.
He had on a green cloth coat with gold braid round the cuffs, an embroidered waistcoat, yellow breeches, top boots, and three-cornered hat.
In front of the bed are her two little embroidered slippers, so tiny that they look as if they had been made for a child.
How could they impress their comrades of the office or the workshop without having a red sash, an embroidered cap, and magisterial gestures!
And they wear magnificent gowns of brocade and of cloth-of-gold, mantles heavily embroidered, shoes, rings on their fingers, rich jewels about their necks.
It is embroidered with flowers of scarlet, and purple, and blue, and fine twined linen, but the warp was nothing but fine linen.