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Baby Bib
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Baby Bib

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mavis French American, born 1926
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1926
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and shell buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 3/4 x 10 3/4in. (34.9 x 27.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mavis Davis
DescriptionThis bib is off-white, made from a plain-woven cotton fabric. On the center front, there is an embroidered image of two owls (one large, 3 x 1 3/4 inches, and one small, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches) sitting on a tree limb. Underneath is written "Owl ready for supper" in matching embroidery. All of the embroidered work was done in off-white yarn and is roughly 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Two off-white buttons made of shell serve as the closure at the back of the bib's neck piece.
Object number2001.47.8
Inscribed"Owl ready for supper" stitched in white embroidery at bottom center on the front of the bib.
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