Name/Title

Bib

Entry/Object ID

G2002.027

Description

Fine diamond-patterned linen towelling made into bib that pins behind neck and fastens around waist. Top flap seems intended to fold over but maybe it was supposed to pin near the neck front. Narrow box pleat down front trimmed with row of tiny wire-rimmed thread-covered buttons.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1875

Notes

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

bib, infant, Batavia, linen, Gardiner

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Region

Western New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America