When the fruit napkin is brought he takes it from the glass plate on which it is laid, and either places it at his right hand or across his knee, and the "illuminated rag," as some wit called the little embroidered doyley, which is not meant for use, is, after having been examined and admired, laid on the table, beside the finger-bowl.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manners and Social Usages] Reference

Serve in individual saucers with a small doyley under.    From Wordnik.com.  [My Pet Recipes, Tried and True Contributed by the Ladies and Friends of St. Andrew's Church, Quebec] Reference

Each person at once removes the bowl and doyley to make ready for whatever is to be put on the plate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Etiquette] Reference

“Some rather doubtful sandwiches,” said Barney, unwrapping them from the lace paper doyley off a plate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Death of Jezebel]

Embroidered with quaint designs, these little three-inch things are very ornamental; but the real and serviceable doyley should not be forgotten, and may be laid either beside or over the top of the finger-bowl.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manners and Social Usages] Reference

Bloom bent leopold ear, turning a fringe of doyley down under the vase.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ulysses] Reference

She was carrying very carefully a little tray covered with a snow-white doyley, and on it were a glass of milk and a plate of mulberries.    From Wordnik.com.  [Seven Little Australians] Reference