Doily

This is one of the history objects in our collection.

Object Detail

Description

Square doily, fawn coloured, handworked: 4 large flowers, embroidery patterns, possibly battenberg lace.

Accession number

14981/2

Colours

Subject auto tags

Textile Rectangle Creative arts Motif Art Symmetry Pattern Tablecloth Font Circle

Classifications

Also spelt doyley, known as a tray cloth. Household Accessory Furnishings Nomenclature

Collection Types

Textiles History

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