White; quilted and white work embroidery; edged all around with scalloped eyelet; small flowers around neckline; scrolls ending with floral garland along front neck, sides and bottom; center embroidered "BABY"; buttonhole closure at back neck; pinched in at sides; pointed bottom.
bibs (protective wear)
accessories
cotton (textile)
embroidering
quilting
whitework
Bib
Bib
White work embroidery on center front: ""BABY""
Unknown
Gift of Alice Allen Merrell
1975.197
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