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Doily (USA), ca. 1896

This is a Doily. It was manufactured by Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework (American, 1896–1926). It is dated ca. 1896 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is linen and its technique is herringbone, stem, satin, and roumanian stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Margery B. Howe.

Its dimensions are

Diam.: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Doily (USA), ca. 1896; Manufactured by Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework (American, 1896–1926) (United States); linen; Diam.: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Gift of Margery B. Howe; 1985-68-3

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