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Description
This doily is made of off-white cotton thread, starting in middle, with concentric circles or bands of netting worked out. It is an offshoot of the netting industry on Islesboro.
The thread is much finer than the thread used to make lobster nets, and the shuttle, or needle, was much finer as well. Decorative items were made mostly to sell to Islesboro's summer community, usually on order.
Made by Clara J. Colcord, who was born May 17, 1877 on Islesboro.
About This Item
- Title: Doily, Islesboro, ca. 1900
- Creator: Clara J. Colcord
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Cotton thread
- Local Code: 1111.068
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Needlework--Maine--Islesboro
- Cottage industries--Maine--Islesboro
- Colcord, Clara J.--Associated objects
- Netting--Maine--Islesboro
- Doilies--Maine--Islesboro
- Embroidery--Maine--Islesboro
- Lace and lace making--Maine--Islesboro
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Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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