Christening Set, Collar or Headpiece
DateSeventeenth century
MediumLinen
DimensionsW: 9 1/2" X 9" L (laid flat)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-515,4
DescriptionSmall shaped piece to christening set of sheer corded cotton, trimmed with linen bobbin lace. Shaped like V with rounded ends and extra gathers at center. Set comprises eight pieces, including headpiece, large bib piece, large collar piece, mitts, pair of bands.
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Early eighteenth century
1800-1810
ca. 1805
ca. 1835
1812-1840
1793-1796
c. 1825, altered 1836-1837
1766-1777