Infant's Bib

Clothing MakerMade by Martha L. Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mattie Woodworth American

Dateabout 1850-1875

MediumHand-stitched linen

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width ): 7 1/2 x 14 7/8in. (19.1 x 37.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. James Brewster

DescriptionInfant's bib of white linen woven in a bird's-eye twill. The bib has armholes and opens at center back. The bib is shaped with rounded corners. There is a point at the center front neckline. The outer edge is scalloped and finished with buttonhole stitching, then embroidered with scallops pointed away from the armhole.

Object number1958.26.15

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