Name/Title

Bib

Entry/Object ID

G2002.181.1-4

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1900

Notes

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

bib, infant, baby, machine stitched, linen, dimity, eyelet, herringbone stitched braid, herringbone stitch, braid, twill tape, muslin, diaper weave