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Infant Bib

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-65167

Description

White; gauze backing; shield shape; button closure; embroidered "baby", flowers, leaves

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 5/8 x 6 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Alistair M. Collie and Pauline Bowen Essaye

Accession Number

1972.547

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