Doily
MOA: University of British Columbia
3162/2
Rectangular lace panel made from fine thread, light tan in colour. Three diamond shapes span the centre of the panel, each with embroidered flowers and foliage surrounded by areas of scalloped and patterned lacework and embroidery, and net panels. The wide boarder is made of fine netting with a repeating pattern of stylized leaves.
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Narrative
Collection of lace acquired by the donor's grandmother while attending school in Europe in 1911-1912.
- Type of Item doily
- Culture Dutch
- Material silk fibre
- Measurements height 43.0 cm, width 98.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Catherine McLean
- Received from Catherine McLean
- Made in Netherlands
- Creation Date before 1913
- Ownership Date before April 1, 2016
- Acquisition Date on April 1, 2016
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3162/0002