DOILIES

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Nine white, round doilies. The center is made of linen with Italian cutwork and needle fillings. There are four small squares, one in each corner. Between which are bunches of three flowers. The cutwork is candy cane shaped. The outer border is a simple plaited bobbin lace edge. It has scallops with three openings in each.

Object name:

DOILIES

Made from:

Linen

Made in:

ITALY

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.94.1-9

Class:

Linen/lace

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973