Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doilies (3)
Object Number:
INV.11240a-c
Date:
1870-1950
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
largest: 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 16.2 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Set of three doilies: rectangular lace doily with blue fabric backing sewn on, burgundy doily with lace sewn around edges (like a frame) with embroidered motifs, and blue quilted square with cotton batting and lace sewn around edges.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
