Bib
Object number2016.84.7
Made by
Margaret Wright
(born 1889)
Date1928-1930
MediumFabric
Credit LineGift of Charles Wright
DescriptionBaby fabric bib. Two layers attached at one end by a few threads. One layer is a double-layered cream woven fabric in a diamond pattern. Other layer is a double-layered cream fabric with tatting around the bottom edge.Dimensions8.5 x 8 in. (21.6 x 20.3 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection of early 1930s handmade clothing made by Margaret Pfitzner for her son, donor Charles Wright, who was born in 1928. Margaret’s father was born in Germany in 1850, immigrated to the United States, and at the age of 14, in 1865, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Margaret was born in 1889. Donor Charles Wright’s father, Theadore, was raised on a farm, his parents were workers at Old Economy. He was the caretaker for the Atwood people of Leetsdale.
Previous owner
Charles Wright
On View
Not on view
c. 1945
1881
