Antique Baby Bib - Dated 1912 Art Nouveau Pink & Blue Embroidery - 1910s Infants Fancy Titanic Era - Novelty Ribbon Sweethearts and Flowers

$ 79.99

Antique baby bib was made in the 1910s in exquisite Art Nouveau lettering, titled "OUR PET" with elaborate ribbon, clusters of flowers, and a pair of Valentine style hearts. Inside the hearts are the baby's initials M.H., and the date Feb 21, 1912. Has cotton lace order with baby blue silk ribbon at the neckline. An authentic antique textile and a charming find, ideal to frame for a Victorian inspired nursery!

Measurements
9 1/4 x 11 1/4 Inches (not including width of lace), Total Length of Ties 27 Inches

Era
1910s

Label
None, neatly hand made

Materials
Offwhite cotton Aida cloth, matching cotton lace, baby blue silk ribbon, thin offwhite acetate lining; hand sewn embroidery is pastel pink, pale blue, leaf green, and red

Closure
Self ties

Condition
Good

Wear Recommendation
Not Wearable - Display Only

Condition Detail
Shows its age but lovely for framing or display, the front of the bib is excellent with 5-6 tiny beige specks above the embroidery, the silk ribbon edging the neck and ribbon ties is shattered with threadbare edges and loose fray, the underside has a brown dot (see last photo)

Washing Instructions
Dry clean by hand, by a cleaner experienced with antique clothing

Please note: For garments, all measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths, add two at the bust, one at the waist, two at the hip.

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