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Collections

Doilymid-19th century

Not on view
Circular knitted or crocheted doily in cream-white yarn, viewed from above, with a seven-pointed star center, diamond-stitch middle band, and scalloped outer border
Cream-colored circular knitted lace textile, showing fine openwork patterns including fan motifs along the scalloped border, chevron bands, and a grid-like mesh ground with leaf or feather details toward the center.

Unknown, Doily, mid-19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Hattye Mueller, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Doily
Place Made
Europe
Date Made
mid-19th century
Medium
Knitted mercerized cotton
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 1/2 in. (57.15 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Hattye Mueller
Accession Number
30.42.1
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles