BELGIAN BOBBIN LACE DOILY--ECRU

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

BELGIAN BOBBIN LACE DOILY--ECRU

Entry/Object ID

98.57.1.2

Description

Color: Brown A Belgian bobbin lace doily, ca. 1920s. The ecru colored piece is round with a scalloped edge and features a floral design of a round center with a hole in the middle and eight petals surrounding. A square border encases the flower and has tape sections in undulating lines as well as tear-drop shapes on the four sides. There is cut work in the center of the border. On the edge of the piece are varied designs resembling flowers. There is also a use of brides throughout. With little indication of wear or damage the artifact is in good condition.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Two-dimensional, Doilies, Household linens

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Doilies