Chinese embroidered dragon doily place setting for eight in three sizes, c. 1920s

Textile

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Chinese embroidered dragon doily place setting for eight in three sizes, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.120

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.120 Subject Category: Textiles Date or Period: C - 1920's Object: Doilies (Luncheon Set). Description: Place setting for eight consisting of three sizes for luncheon, dessert, and sherbet or beverage dishes. Chinese white embroidery (Dragon Motif) on finely woven white fabric, possibly lawn. Size: (A) Luncheon plate (B) Dessert plate (C) Sherbet or beverage dish. History of Object: Luncheon doily set belonging to Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Cox of Santa Clara Ave. during their early marriage years. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993