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Doily

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-65135

Description

White; central lozenge with scalloped. edges; elaborate bobbin lace; circular motifs

Details

Descriptive Terms

doilies
bobbin lace
embroidering
linen (material)
padding (process)
silk (textile)
vines
floral patterns
Doily
Doily

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13 5/8 x 13 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Alistair MacRae Collie in memory of Mrs. Pauline Bowen Essaye

Accession Number

1972.464

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