Doilie (Rectangular lace)

Art

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Museum of Arts and Sciences

Name/Title

Doilie (Rectangular lace)

Entry/Object ID

A1985.13.05

Description

Patterns created in this creamy beige dolie are flowers, leaves, ribbon, and delicate repeated geometric patterns. The handkerchief linen which forms many of the shapes is sewn on with a small chain stitch. The chain stitch and other embroidery stitches are sewn right onto the netting to form floral patterns in the center.

Artwork Details

Medium

lace, net, handkerchief linen

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

A1985.13.01-07

Source or Donor

Mrs. Fitzallen Kendall Fearing

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Fitzallen Kendall Fearing (Mrs. Lamar M.)

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Dimensions

Height

16-1/4 in

Width

22-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Actual- W 22 1/2" X H 16 1/4"