Christening Set, Collar or Headpiece
DateSeventeenth century
MediumLinen
DimensionsW 12" X 9" H (laid flat)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-515,3
DescriptionLarge curved piece to christening set of sheer corded cotton, edged with linen bobbin lace. Shaped like a curved V with extra gathers at center and rounded ends. (Set comprises eight pieces including headpiece, large bib piece, a small collar piece, mitts, a pair of bands.)
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
Seventeenth century
c. 1825, altered 1836-1837
ca. 1805
1750-1775
1800-1810
Early eighteenth century
1710-1740
ca. 1835
1812-1840