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Doily

Doily
Object name 
Doily
Date 
1900-1950
Medium 
Linen, silk
Dimensions 
Overall: 15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. ( 39.4 x 28.6 cm )
Description 
Oval ecru linen machine embroidered doily with outer edge trimmed with linen fringe, the overall pattern is a floral and leaf motif around the outer edge in various colors of silk floss.
Object Number 
Z.1331.24
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.