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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Embroidered Doilies
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Embroidered Doilies

Object numberMO 1948.80.21.1-10
Name Doily
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumfabric (linen), thread (silk)
Dimensionsoverall (each) Diam 6 in (15.2 cm )
DescriptionA group of ten doilies embroidered by Eleanor Roosevelt. The round white linen doilies have scalloped, white-embroidered edges. The centers of each doily are decorated with embroidered designs done in silvery-white thread.
Label TextUpon presenting these needlework doilies to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in 1948, Mrs. Eleanor stated they were made "many years ago."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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