Doily

Object number
2000.26.11-.23
Date
December 4 1883
Description
Doilies of linen squares, fringe on all sides. 2000.26.11-.16 are embroidered in green and orange. In middle of each doily is a turtle, text surrounds the turtle on four sides. 2000.26.17-.23 have not been embroidered. Doilies also have printed images on the backs, some depict floral borders while others depict children at play. Text reads 'Commemoration of the Institute of The New York Chamber Of Commerce, Instituted April 5, 1768. Lunch in long room, Fraunces Tavern, Tuesday Dec. 4, 1883'.
Materials
linen
Subjects
Fraunces Tavern