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Doily

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1910-1930

GUSN

GUSN-26464

Description

Circular linen doily w/ embroidered edge of alternating scallops and points (star-like). Embroidered scrolled foliate decoration around inside edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

doilies
embroidering
linen (material)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
scrollwork
Linen
Embroidered
Scrolled
Foliate
Doily

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.89

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