Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Infant Mat
Infant Mat
Image Not Available for Infant Mat

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
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.
Object number2001.47.10
Inscribed"Baby" is written in embroidery at the top left corner.
On View
Not on view
Wedding Dress
Doris V. French
1916
Girl's Overalls
Mavis French
about 1928
Baby Cap
Mavis French
about 1926
Gift of Harriette Harrison, 1960.77.14  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
1855-1865
Girl's Dress
Mavis French
about 1928
Girl's Dress
Mavis French
about 1927
Girl's Dress
Mavis French
1928-1930
Girl's Dress
Mavis French
1930s
Girl's Underwear
Mavis French
about 1928
Dress
Eliza Wadsworth
about 1909-1912