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Bib

Object/Artifact

"lined dimity bib. Pointed bottom edge; sides curve inward, then angle to point at back of neck. White china button. See also 86.191.3-5, infant pinaforesand 86.191.1, infant shirt"

G86.191.2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1870

User Age: infant Gender: neutral

American

infant's bib

plain dimity

white china button

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