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Bib 1991-515,2
Christening Set, Bib
Bib 1991-515,2

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.)
Bands 1991-515,6&7
Seventeenth century
Mitts 1991-515,5A&B
Seventeenth century
DS1985-1265
Shown:1985-214,1-2
Early eighteenth century
DS2002-0208
1750-1775
D2010-CMD-041. Armoire, post-conservation.
1800-1820
Woman's Gown and Mits 1991-449,A-C
ca. 1805
Gown 1994-153
1800-1810
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Bolster cover or case.
ca. 1790
Record photo by LB.
Textile 1650-1660; altered later.