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Doily

MOA: University of British Columbia

3162/6

Lace doily. Rectangular panel is made of light tan linen. At centre sits a circle filled with embroidered and cutwork flowers surrounded by netting. Half circles of less densely embroidered flowers reach toward the centre from each edge. The border is made of netting with scalloped edges.

  • 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 flax fibre
  • Measurements height 35.2 cm, width 50.0 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 3162/0006

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