Name/Title
BibEntry/Object ID
G2002.181.1-4Description
Variety of small machine stitched bibs, purchased because 4 have backings of what would have been an “old” handspun, handwoven linen m’s and o’s towel. Those 4 made in square shape of fine dimity
1-2) two edged with simple eyelet edging; bound with twill tape
3-4) other two with a herringbone stitched braid. Bound with twill tape, extended into ties.
Three more square ones made of diamond quilted dimity, backed with a napped diaper weave and edged with narrow eyelet edging (one of a slightly different design). Neck finished with twill tape, narrow ties of thin linen tape.
Three made of fine dimity, pointed bottoms, backed with plain muslin, necks bound with same."Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1880 - 1900Notes
User Age: Infant
Gender: NeutralLexicon
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bib, infant, baby, machine stitched, linen, dimity, eyelet, herringbone stitched braid, herringbone stitch, braid, twill tape, muslin, diaper weave