Lace doily. Rectangular panel is made of light tan linen with several areas of embroidery in light grey. At centre sits a circle filled with embroidered and cutwork flowers surrounded by a ring of stylized foliage. 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.

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• Type of Item doily
• Culture Dutch
• Material flax fibre
• Measurements height 33.0 cm, width 48.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Catherine McLean
• Received from Catherine McLean

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• Made in Netherlands

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• Creation Date before 1913
• Ownership Date before April 1, 2016
• Acquisition Date on April 1, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3162/0007