Doily

Object ID
2001.31.32.A
Object Name
Doily
Date Created
1936
Measurements
46.0375000000 cm. W x 46.0375000000 cm. L Since this is a textile, the dimensions may change depending on how it is displayed., Item (Overall)
Material
Cotton
Object Entities
Dionysia Papadatos, Handmade (created by)
Papadatos, Coula (is related to)
Papadatos, Dionysia (is related to)
Access Points
Object Description
White square cutwork table runner. The design is a rectangle that crosses the square diagonally. It has a flower design in the center and detailed crocheted work on the small corners. The larger corners have matching abstract plant designs with three leaf clusters. It has a few faint small stains.
Origin
This was made by the donor's mother for the donor's prika. A prika is like a dowry, or the stuff that a woman would take with her once she has married and moved out. It consisted of linens made for the new couple's home.
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Citation
Doily, 1936, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/5696. Accessed 04/23/24.