Noun
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whitework (uncountable)
A form of embroidery in which the stitching is the same color as the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen).
A sampler in the Museum of London has two cutwork bands stitched in silk, gold, and silver threads and thirteen bands of reticella whitework in white linen thread. Source: Internet
ISBN 0-71538713-8 Some were stitched partially or entirely in whitework. Source: Internet