Ida McKinley: a pair of crochet baby slippers

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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National First Ladies Library & Museum

A pair of crochet baby slippers made by Ida McKinley (A & B)

A pair of crochet baby slippers made by Ida McKinley (A & B)

Name/Title

Ida McKinley: a pair of crochet baby slippers

Entry/Object ID

2024.01.01 A B C D

Description

A pair of crocheted baby slippers [A & B] made by Ida McKinley as a gift to "Branch or Brauch P. Evans" for her newborn. According to two notes [C & D], the baby was stillborn at birth in 1898.

Category

Textile

Condition

Overall Condition

Good