Embroidered Doily

Name/Title

Embroidered Doily

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.59

Description

Item is a large embroidered doily with eight prongs. It is shaped like a snowflake, but the edges are curling in on themselves. The doily is made solely from white embroidery, making it somewhat floppy due to its lack of a base. The edges have a slight brown tint as well.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doily

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Furniture Coverings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings