Bidspirit auction | Set Colorful Hand Crocheted Doilies

Set Colorful Hand Crocheted Doilies - An assortment of hand-crocheted doilies dating from the mid-20th century, approximately 1940s to 1960s. The collection is constructed from cotton crochet thread and showcases various traditional needlework patterns and decorative techniques. Included are circular doilies featuring three-dimensional pansy motifs executed with popcorn stitches in shades of purple, yellow, and orange on ecru or tan backgrounds. Other pieces display cream-colored centers accented with vibrant crocheted borders of red, blue, pink, and yellow wildflowers connected by green stems. The group also contains geometric star-shaped doilies in pale yellow with dark green scalloped edges, a large complex starburst patterned piece in white, and various ruffled doilies featuring variegated blue centers or pink and white borders. These items are characteristic of American domestic handcrafts from the period.