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This doily was embroidered by the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework of Deerfield, Massachusetts,. The Society's first embroideries were worked in blue on white, as suggested by its name. Doilies influenced by Colonial designs were produced in several sizes.

 

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Doily

artisan   Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework
date   1896-1926
location   Deerfield, Massachusetts
diameter   9.0"
process/materials   embroidered linen on linen
item type   Art/Decorative Arts - Textiles
accession #   #NBW.074


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