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Object Name
Doily
Object Number
2011-139-11
Description
Eight-pointed star doily of crocheted ivory and pale green cotton yarns with ivory satin ribbons running from the center to the points. The doily is sewn to a piece of dark blue tissue and beige paper with large basting stitches. A paper label is sewn to the lower left corner of the blue tissue and reads, "Edith E. Caldwell/Litchfield/Conn."
Comment
Belonged to Edith E. Caldwell of Litchfield, CT.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1900
Materials
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