Needlepoint is a form of embroidery worked in wool or silk on a stiff, evenly woven canvas, used for upholstery, cushions and pictures, especially popular from the 17th century for chair seats and fire screens.
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Needlepoint is a form of embroidery worked in wool or silk on a stiff, evenly woven canvas, used for upholstery, cushions and pictures, especially popular from the 17th century for chair seats and fire screens.