Doily

Object ID
2001.31.24.B
Object Name
Doily
Measurements
17.3050200000 cm. Diameter Since this is a textile, the dimensions may change depending on how it is displayed., Item (Overall)
Material
Cotton Crochet Thread
Object Entities
Papadatos, Coula (is related to)
Access Points
Object Description
Beige crocheted coaster 7 interlocking patterns form a star within an outside circle. It looks like a flower with six petals and a circle on the inside. The designs of the petals and the inside look like loops of thread, with the loop part on the inside, which is then filled with a smaller loop. The outside circle is made of two rows of loops, with the looped part on the inside.
Origin
Doilies are generally used as decoration. They can also be used for protecting surfaces or holding flowers together. It is characterized by openwork.
Rights and Reproduction
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Citation
Doily, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/5646. Accessed 04/20/24.