DOILIES, SET OF 12
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Dark ecru set. All pieces have plain cloth in the center. This is edged with lace. The lace has a scalloped edge and a leaf pattern along the edges. Within the lace are small dots. Where the lace meets the cloth are large leaf froms in the cloth. At each end of the runner and mats is a design composed of two large leaves, one on each side of an oval medallion. Enhancing the design is drawnwork and embroidery.
- Object name:
- DOILIES, SET OF 12
- Made from:
- Pineapple fibre
- Made in:
- Philippines
- Date made:
- ca. 1940
- Size:
- 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.68.26-37
- Class:
- Linen
- Signature marks:
- label No. 19 45.68/Philippines/1 Runner/12 Mats/12 Napkins/12 Fingerbowl Doilies AR With the set, now removed All inscription typed except 45.68 which is written in pencil and AR which is written in red pencil. The label is bordered in red.
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974