Bib
Object number2016.44.28
Datec. 1945
MediumFabric; Mother-of-pearl (Nacre)
Credit LineGift of Susan Haas Prentiss
DescriptionBaby bib. Two layers. Top layer is sheer pink fabric with scalloped edges; edges are embroidered with gray thread; front bottom center has embroidered design of a female child holding an umbrella over a rabbit. Underlayer is a multi-layered off-white fabric with scalloped edges. One mother-of-pearl button at the proper right bib end.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8 × 6.25 × 0.125 in. (20.3 × 15.9 × 0.3 cm)Historical NotesLikely worn by the donor, Susan Marie Haas Prentiss, as a baby. Part of a collection of clothing and accessories of the Ash/Haas family. George Haas had a wholesale optical business on Oliver Street called G.W. Optical, it folded when he passed in 1968. It was started by his father George Washington Haas. His grandfather Jesse Purdy started American Waterworks with Mellon backing, they built dams all over the world.
Previous owner
Susan Haas Prentiss
Related person
Elizabeth Mills Dalbey Haas
Related person
George Purdy Haas
On View
Not on view
c. 1945
1847-1969
