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Crochet Antimacassar
Crocheted chair back or arm protector. Made by my grandmother probably in the 1940’s. Orgin of pattern is unknown. Cotton crochet thread, steel hook.
Crochet Lace Collar Intended for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Crochet lace collar of graduated scallops formed with different stitch patterns. Maria C. Vallejo purchased this collar as a gift for United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, March 15, 1933 - September 18, 2020. Justice Ginsburg…
Crochet Tray Doily with Diamond Motif
A lace doily made up of 54 crocheted squares joined together at the corners to create a large rectangular piece, likely intended as a tray doily. Each square has scalloped edges, and the negative space between each square creates a checkered effect.
Crocheted Bedspread
A large crocheted bedspread. The piece is made up of 100 crocheted squares that have been joined together. Each square features a four pointed star in an “x” orientation with an open-lace backing.
Crocheted Circle with Scalloped Corners
A crocheted circle made in an off-white yarn with metallic sparkles in it. The piece features scallops in four evenly placed spots around the circle, giving it the illusion of having corners. This piece is included in 2023.MCV.06.024 as part of a…
Crocheted Doily with Floral Center and Pineapple Border
A crocheted doily measuring approximately 7 inches in diameter. The center of the doily depicts a flower surrounded by eight leaves. The border around the doily is made up of eight pineapples in a scalloped pattern.
Crocheted Granny Square with Pineapple and Floral Motifs
A crocheted granny square in an off-white color. The square features a flower in the center surrounded by four pineapples. There are additional flowers in each corner of the piece. This piece is included in 2023.MCV.06.025 as part of the sample set.
Crocheted Lace Doily with Coronation Cord and Scalloped Border
A doily measuring approximately 7 inches in diameter. The doily features a solid linen center, with a crocheted lace border made up of a combination of coronation cord hand crocheted lace in a scalloped design.
Crocheted Pincushion with Purple and Cream Border
A heart-shaped pincushion with an open lace netting center and elaborate crocheted border. The body of the pincushion is white, while the border is in a variegated purple and cream colored yarn. There are several pins and one needle sticking out of…
Decorative Placemat Hand Embroidered in Gold Thread
A placemat with floral lace cutout corners, and decorative gold embroidery that suggests an oval, instead of rectangular, shape to the piece. This placemat matches item #MCV.09.034.
Diamond and Chevron Crochet Collar
Crochet lace collar with dramatic diamond and chevron motifs.
Suzann Thompson, Center for Knit and Crochet: Compare to trim around the Starburst Crochet Doily, 2023.MCV.06.001.
Dinner Napkin with Embroidered Lace Border
A single dinner napkin measuring approximately 15 inches square. The napkin has a solid cloth center with a 1 inch thick lace border. The upper left-hand corner includes some additional lace, and two small circles with embroidery in them.
Dinner Napkin with Floral Lace Border
A single dinner napkin measuring approximately 18 inches square. The napkin has a solid cloth center with a floral lace border that slightly cuts into the bottom left corner. The lace is an antique off-white color, while the cloth center is a true…
Dinner Napkin with Lace Border and Embroidery
A single dinner napkin measuring approximately 17 inches square. The napkin has a solid cloth center with a .5 inch thick lace border. The lower right hand corner features delicate floral embroidery in white thread.
Doily with Bobbin Lace Border
Doily with Bobbin Lace Border
Doily with Floral Bobbin Lace Border
Doily with Floral Bobbin Lace Border
Doily with Pineapple Motif Crochet Border
A crocheted doily measuring approximately 7 inches in diameter. The doily has a solid linen center with a crocheted border. The border features a pineapple motif with scalloped edges.
Doily with Scalloped Bobbin Lace Border
Doily with Scalloped Bobbin Lace Border
Embroidered Lace Border Handkerchief
A solid linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches x 11 inches. The handkerchief has a solid linen center, with an elaborate lace border. The border appears to be embroidered lace, though may be a type of bobbin lace instead. It features a…
Embroidered Lace Doily
Embroidered Lace Doily
Embroidered Lace Handkerchief with Diamonds and Vines
A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The handkerchief features embroidered lace in a diamond and floral motif. The name “Christensen” is written in the upper right-hand corner in marker, possibly the name of the creator, or…
Embroidered Lace Squares Handkerchief
A linen handkerchief measuring approximately 11 inches square. The handkerchief is solid with four embroidered lace squares, one in each corner. The lace depicts three graduated layers of a square, and a fourth border along two sides of each square.…
Embroidered Orchid Doily
A round doily featuring embroidery in pink, yellow, blue, and green on a white background. The doily is made of a delicate, almost sheer, fabric, and the embroidery features three orchids, one each in pink, yellow, and blue, at the bottom of the…
Embroidered Round Lace Doily
A delicate round doily measuring approximately 10 inches in diameter. The doily features white thread in a simple nature motif embroidered onto white cotton.
Embroidered Tulle Lace Collar
A lace collar created using an embroidery on tulle technique, possibly a form of Needlerun. Some discoloration along the neckline.