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

Christening Set, Bib

Date17th 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.)
Mitts 1991-515,5A&B
17th century
DS1985-1265
Shown:1985-214,1-2
Early 18th century
DS2002-0208
1750-1775
DS1987-838
Shown:1991-516,1; 1991-516,2; 1991-555,1 and 1991-555,2
ca. 1650-1700
Record photo by LB.
Textile 1650-1660; altered later.
Gown 1994-153
1800-1810
Woman's Gown and Mits 1991-449,A-C
ca. 1805