Doily Item Number: 3162/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Lace doily. Rectangular panel is made of light tan linen. At middle sits a circle densely filled with embroidered and cutwork flowers surrounded by a ring of stylized foliage. Small circles with flowers and foliage sit at both sides, and quarter circles emerge from each corner. Below and above the centre circle are vines, leaves and flowers in a light grey embroidery. The border of the piece is made of netting with scalloped edges.
Narrative
Collection of lace acquired by the donor's grandmother while attending school in Europe in 1911-1912.
Item History
- Made in Netherlands before 1913
- Owned by Catherine McLean before April 1, 2016
- Received from Catherine McLean (Donor) on April 1, 2016
What
- Name
- Doily
- Identification Number
- 3162/8
- Type of Item
- doily
- Material
- flax fibre ?
- Overall
- height 33.0 cm, width 48.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dutch
- Previous Owner
- Catherine McLean
- Received from
- Catherine McLean (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Netherlands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1913
- Ownership Date
- before April 1, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on April 1, 2016
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3162/0008