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Doily (England)

This is a Doily. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1933. Its medium is linen and its technique is embroidery on net, machine net with tambour work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Frederick Saltonstall Gould.

Its dimensions are

Width: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Doily (England); linen; Width: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.); 1933-1-193

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