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47: 78: 287: 39: 67: 639: 59: 223:. The linen doily (never paper) separates the dessert plate from the finger bowl. The custom requires that both doily and finger bowl are removed to the upper left of the place setting before briefly dipping fingertips into the water and drying them on the napkin. Failing to move both together is considered a faux pas. 138:, who made popular "a woolen stuff, 'at once cheap and genteel', introduced for summer wear in the latter part of the 17th c." At the time, it was used as an adjective, as in "doily stuffs" or "doily suit". Later, usage shifted to refer to "a small ornamental napkin used at dessert", known as a "doily-napkin". 234:
In response to a museum's diminishment of the work and value of women's textiles, scholar Elena Kanagy-Loux defended the artistry, value, and skill of the makers of doilies. Cultural doily work and motifs have been celebrated by contemporary artists, including public art pieces and shows. Collectors
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In addition to their decorative function doilies have the practical role of protecting fine-wood furniture from the scratches caused by crockery or decorative objects such as nativity scenes, or from spilled tea when used on tea trays or with cups and saucers. When used to protect the backs and arms
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thread. Many patterns for crocheting or knitting doilies were published by thread manufacturers in the first part of the 20th century. The designers were often uncredited. The designs could be circular or oval starting from the center and working outward, reminiscent of the
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Disposable paper doilies "were designed as a cheaper but respectable alternative to crocheted linen doilies" and are commonly used to decorate plates, placed under the food for ornamentation.
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Contemporary designers continue to make patterns for modern hand craft enthusiasts. Although it may to some extent interfere with the original use, some doilies involve
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Eliza A. Jordson, Brooklyn L.I. 1848. Algae or seaweed specimen, pasted on colored construction paper, framed by paper lace doilies.
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Doilies can be constructed in a variety of techniques, and the doily motif can also be represented in atypical non-textile formats.
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of doily textile art pieces find a wide range of styles and techniques are available.
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or have raised designs (rose petals, popcorn, or ruffles) rather than being flat.
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Representation of ears of ripe wheat used as a table linen
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by many Christian women who wear them in obedience to
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Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in
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Italian-American doily representation in public art
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Doilies



Brooklyn Museum


Queen Elizabeth II

Macarons
head covering for Jewish women
Christian women
openwork
London
draper
headcovering for Jewish women
headcovering
1 Corinthians 11:1–13
Conservative Anabaptist Christian
Conservative Mennonite
Biblical Mennonite Alliance
antimacassars
posies
finger bowls
multi-course dinners
crocheted
tatted
knitted
cotton
linen

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