The sample of crochet lace is an example of a handmade item that would have been used to edge material to create a doily for use around the home.
Significance
The item is significant socially to show the use of textile crafts, such as handmade crocheted lace, to decorate regular domestic objects.
Physical description
A ring of handmade crochet lace consisting of ten motifs joined in a circle. Mercerised white crochet thread has been used to crochet each motif in an open lace pattern using picot edging to give a floral effect.
