Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Bib |
Object ID # |
1997.11.4 |
Creator |
Yothers, Lizzie Rush, 1885-1975 |
Place of Origin |
Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
Date |
1909 |
Material |
Cotton, Linen |
Dimensions |
W-10 L-15 inches |
Description |
A child's bib made out of a bleached plain and pattern weave linen. There is a scooped neckline and a centered red cotton embroidered motif of a girl with a hoop and stick and the year "1909" underneath. At the bottom there is 2.00" long self-fringe. Attached to the neckline are two bleached cotton tape ties, averaging 9.00" long. |
Provenance |
Made by Nora Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Rush) Yothers (1885-1975), wife of Isaac E. Yothers (1884-1959), for her daughter, Ruth Yothers (ca.1908-2002). They resided in Bedminster Township, Bucks County and were members of the Deep Run Mennonite Church East. |
Source |
Gift of the family of Erwin & Nora Yothers |
People |
Yothers, Nora Elizabeth "Lizzie" Rush, 1885-1975 |
Collection |
Clothing-Children's |