Large Flower Crochet Doily Pattern, Mail Order Design 7308

Crocheted Doilies : This pattern contains directions for two sizes of crocheted doilies in a delightful leaf design. Make in either fine or heavy cotton. Depending upon materials used, the small doilies are 11, 13 or 20 inches and the large doilies are 17, 19 or 28 inches in diameter.

This is a mail order pattern, purchased through newspaper advertisements and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 7308 in 1953. 

Periodically, companion patterns were marketed, as in the case of this doily.  The Doily pattern, Design 7308 was released on March 15, 1953 and Design 7299 on March 20, 1953.