Textile - Doyley

Historical information

Given to Pat Richardson by her mother, Vera McDowell in the 1980s. Original source unknown.

Significance

Widely used in Australian homes to protect furniture surfaces and as decorative items until circa 1960s, although still used with traditional/antique furniture

Physical description

White cotton bobbin lace round doyley with concentric separate patterns, including a butterfly motif, with undulating edging completed with the same bobbin lace edging.

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