Doilies, Crochet doilie, 1950s

Historical information

Cotton doilie, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. This doilie is crocheted using fine cotton thread in a six-point star circular design with 10 semi-circular details around edge.

Physical description

1 cotton doilie (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton.

Subjects

Back to top