Doily
MOA: University of British Columbia
3162/5
Lace doily. Rectangular panel is made of light tan linen with some areas of embroidery in light grey. At centre sits a circle of dense, patterned netting with embroidery and cutwork at centre. Half circles surround the centre, each with embroidered flowers of different types. Border is openwork netting with scalloped edges.
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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
- Measurements height 37.5 cm, width 50.3 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 good
- Accession Number 3162/0005