Don't Tell Hyacinth but the Doily Is Dead

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Summary

ONCE, no self-respecting cake stand or plate was complete without one.

But now the traditional paper doily, for decades a symbol of suburban gentility, is on the verge of extinction.

Extract

Don't Tell Hyacinth but the Doily Is Dead

Asda reported yesterday that it sold only 400 packs last week, compared with an average of 12,000 ...