Fig. 55 is a news rack in bead embroidery. The frame is of gilded wood, and the foundation for the embroidery is of deep maroon silk plush. The design of maple leaves is embroidered in metal beads in various shades of olive-green and brown, red-brown and yellow. The work is done very much the same as crewel work, a silk thread being used, and the beads strung on four or five at a time to form a long or short stitch and of such colors as required. The beads can be procured of every color.

Fig. 55.