Infant Mat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mavis French
(American, born 1926)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1926
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 18 x 18in. (45.7 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mavis Davis
Object number2001.47.10
DescriptionThis infant mat is composed of two pieces. The base is a waterproof mat, lined with a white, plain-woven cotton. A plastic coating creates a waterproof shield on the reverse. The top layer is composed of a brushed white cotton. Both layers are edged with a pink, rib-woven cotton, which is 1/4-inch wide. Both layers also have ribbon ties at each corner that can be tied together to secure the two layers. The ribbons are grey with pink edges and are approximately 4 1/2 inches long. On the top left of the upper layer, the word "Baby" is embroidered, and there is a decorative embroidered scroll beneath it. The embroidery thread is a light blue, two-ply, "Z" twisted yarn.
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