DOILIES

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Three gray mats are square and made from thick linen. There is cutwork in the corners and along the edge with needle fillings. Each corner has a open square filled with a four petaled flower. Between these are squares with five open cubes. The outer edge is notched.

Object name:

DOILIES

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

ITALY

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

15.2 x 15.2 cm (6 x 6 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.105.1-3

Class:

Linen

Signature marks:

tag 3 Tan 45.105.1-3/5 white given to Mrs Riggs 4-27-71 On tissue in which the item was wrapped. Written in blue ink.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973