Three piece vanity doily set embroidered by Jean Musso (nee Maggi), c. 1921

Textile

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Three piece vanity doily set embroidered by Jean Musso (nee Maggi), c. 1921

Entry/Object ID

1995.26.5

Description

Acc. No. 95.26.5 A, B, & C Subject Category: Textiles Date or Period: 1921 Object: Linen vanity set. Description: Three piece linen vanity set consisting of center oblong shaped doily and pair of rectangular shaped side doilies. Hand embroidered with motif of baskets of flowers. History of Object: Three piece hand embroidered vanity set. The handiwork of Jean Maggi for her bridal trousseau prior to her marriage to George Musso, 1922. The family are longtime residents of Alameda. See card 95.26.4 for attached sheet of paper regarding above by donor. Acquired from: Lillian Musso Mulzan Date: 3-18-1995