Christening Set, Bib
DateSeventeenth century
MediumLinen
DimensionsL: 21 1/2" X W: 9"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-515,2
DescriptionLarge bib piece to christening set of linen bobbin lace and sheer corded cotton, ruffled. Long rectangular shape with rounded ends; double ties at neck. (Part of set comprising 8 pieces, including a headpiece, a large and a small collar piece, mitts, a pair of bands.)Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Early eighteenth century
1750-1775
1800-1820
ca. 1805
1800-1810
ca. 1790
Textile 1650-1660; altered later.