Child's Chest Protector
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1900
MediumMachine-stitched wool/cotton, with cotton tape and glass buttons, and leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 13 1/2 x 10 1/2in. (34.3 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam
Object number1959.106.6
DescriptionChild's red flannel chest protector, with a fleecy lining of cream-colored machine-knitted wool/cotton. The chest protector is bib-shaped, extending down both front and back, with a wide, rounded neckline. The front flannel and fleece lining pieces are bound together around the edges with red cotton bias-cut fabric. The chest protector fastens with two white glass buttons at one shoulder; the buttonhole extension is made of chamois leather.
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