Christening Set, Collar or Headpiece
Date17th century
MediumLinen
DimensionsW: 9 1/2" X 9" L (laid flat)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1991-515,4
DescriptionSmall shaped piece to christening set of sheer corded cotton, trimmed with linen bobbin lace. Shaped like V with rounded ends and extra gathers at center. Set comprises eight pieces, including headpiece, large bib piece, large collar piece, mitts, pair of bands.
17th century
17th century
17th century
17th century
1871
1800-1810
Early eighteenth century
ca. 1805
ca. 1835
ca. 1850 from 1790-1810 textile
1750-1800