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

Embroidered Doily

Object numberMO 1948.80.23
Name Doily
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumfabric (linen), thread (silk)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm )
DescriptionA doily embroidered by Eleanor Roosevelt. The round white linen doily has a scalloped, white-embroidered edge accented by evenly spaced diamonds of embroidered white leaves. Embroidered in the center of the doily are two pink (faded) and white carnations - one larger than the other - with green stems and foliage.
Label TextUpon presenting this needlework doily to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in 1948, Mrs. Eleanor stated it was 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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