Lot #7: Framed Needlework Display. A

Vintage handmade white cotton crochet doily. The intricate lace mat features a central starburst or pinwheel design. It is typically used as an ornamental mat for protecting surfaces or as home decor. The design uses openwork techniques, allowing the underlying surface to show through. Similar doilies often use fine cotton thread and can be found in various sizes. A vintage handmade filet lace doily, believed to date to the Victorian or Edwardian era. Filet lace is a type of needlework made by knotting a netting (mesh) and then embroidering patterns onto the grid. All are characterized by intricate, handmade lace work, likely Battenberg or bobbin lace. Dimensions: 27x18 Pickup category timeslot {A}