DOILY
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A fine silk doily with shadow work embroidery. In the main body of the piece are 3 large flower clusters in the shadow work. Between each large flower cluster are two flower clusters. The scalloped outer edge is a double thickness with a buttonholed edging and embroidered dots.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.396
- Class:
- Linen
- Signature marks:
- Printed in black Dorcas Hardin/Washington, D. C. Top of the box in the lower right corner Paper note to be repaired Included in the box with the item.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973