Item Overview

Add a charming touch of vintage history to your kitchen with this beautifully preserved Filet Crochet "BREAD" Tray Liner. Originally handmade between the 1920s and 1950s, this intricate lace doily features the word "BREAD" woven into the geometric mesh pattern. It has been lovingly saved for display, mounted against a slate blue background inside a sturdy, dark wood frame equipped with functional metal double side handles.

A Brief History of the Bread Tray Doily

In the early-to-mid 20th century, strict dining etiquette dictated that warm baked goods should never touch a metal, wooden, or pewter serving tray directly to avoid condensation and scratching. Specialized linen liners like this were a staple of domestic pride. Homemakers crafted them using tiny steel hooks and fine mercerized cotton thread following mail-order patterns published by historical thread companies like The Spool Cotton Company. Framing these textiles became a popular way for families to preserve the delicate handiwork of their mothers and grandmothers once informal dining trends shifted.

Perfect For

• Antique collectors of rare textiles and curated domestic history.

• Farmhouse, Country Kitchen, and Cottagecore decor styles.

Condition & Character

• Lace: The lace is in excellent vintage condition—crisp, bright white, and structurally sound.

• Minor Flaw Disclosure: Under extreme close-up magnification, there is one microscopic organic spot on a single thread intersection (see final photo). It is entirely unnoticeable when the piece is displayed normally and represents normal, authentic patina for an item nearly a century old.

• Mounting: Securely set to the backing fabric to prevent slipping.

• Frame: Sturdy wood frame with functional double handles exhibiting light, authentic vintage character. Glass is fully intact.

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