DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Seed doily
NameSeed doily
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Place madeNorth America
MediumSeeds, nylon (monofilament) fishing line
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 12 in. (5 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.25
Object numberFA.2010.97.25
DescriptionRound doily of small, dark brown teardrop shaped seeds sewn together to make a lace-like piece with a 6-part center, surrounded by radiant semi-circular lines with a scalloped outside edge.Artist Not Recorded
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late 19th century - early 20th century
c. 1963
Mid-20th century