Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1992.017 |
Object Identification Number |
1992.017.002c |
Object Name |
Doily |
Donor |
Robertson, LaVerne and Doris |
Description |
Doily, also known as an antimacassar. This doily would drape over the back of a chair or sofa. Part of a set of with two matching armrest doilies (1992.017.002a-b). Doily is T-shaped and has scalloped edges. Main body of doily consists of a file pattern with a design of a two large roses with small leaves standing in a vase. |
Dimensions |
W-13.5 L-22.5 inches |
Made By |
Johnson, Christena |
Material |
cotton? |
Associated People |
Johnson, Christena Robertson, LaVerne Robertson, Doris |
Search Terms |
Johnson, Christena Robertson, LaVerne Robertson, Doris antimacassar doily armrest doily Scranton Iowa rose needlework |
Provenance |
This set of doilies (1992.017.002a-c) was made by Christena Johnson. Christena Johnson was born Nov. 14, 1869 in Odense, Denmark, the middle island Fyn. Her father, Mike Johnson, came to the U.S.A. and after finding a home, sent money for his family to come as well. He became a jeweler in Scranton, Iowa. She married Robert Robertson on July 7 (year unknown). Robertson was born in Silkeborg, Denmark in 1865. He was a farmer near Scranton. They lived on a farm around Scranton until his retirement. Then, spent a few years in a house in Scranton, Iowa. Robert died in 1930, age 65 in Scranton, Iowa. Christena died in 1954, age 84 years. |
Images |
025\1992017002c.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1992 |
Collection |
t |