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DOILIES

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The doilies are square in shape with rounded corners. The center is square Venetian needle lace in a design of a four petaled flower with bar fillings. This is surrounded by geometric filet insertions, cut to round off the corners. There is a needlelace arch edging all around. Three of the doilies have a machine insertion around the center motif. (1,2,4) 45.97.4 has a double machine insertion around the center motif. 45.97.3 has a needle lace insertion around the center motif.

Object name:
DOILIES
Made from:
Cotton
Made in:
China
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
27.9 cm (11 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.97.1-4
Class:
Lace
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973