Swaddling Band

Dateca. 1700

MediumLinen embroidered with linen; linen needlepoint lace

Credit LineAnonymous gift.

Object number1971-1668,1

DescriptionSwaddling band of linen with white on white embroidery along one long edge. Same edge is trimmed with linen needlepoint lace. One end is undecorated and comes to point, where linen tape is stitched on for tying.
Label TextMeasuring 144 inches long, this strip of decorated linen was wrapped around an infant's body for swaddling. Intended for an aristocratic baby, the elegant decoration includes cutwork, pulled threads, satin stitch embroidery, and separately applied needlepoint lace.
ProvenanceEx. Coll. Leopold Ikle.