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Bib

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860

GUSN

GUSN-49263

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bibs (protective wear)
accessories
cotton (textile)
embroidering
quilting
whitework
Bib
Bib

Inscription

White work embroidery on center front: ""BABY""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Alice Allen Merrell

Accession Number

1975.197

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