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Bib

Object/Artifact

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."

G2002.181.1-4

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1880 - 1900

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

bib

infant

baby

machine stitched

linen

dimity

eyelet

herringbone stitched braid

herringbone stitch

braid

twill tape

muslin

diaper weave

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