Drool Bib c. mid 19th century

This anonymous, mid-19th century, white cotton “Drool Bib” is a testament to the simple, yet essential, need for protection and hygiene in childhood. The bib is a delicate example of domestic textiles, featuring a quilted surface with a scalloped edge, suggestive of the attention to detail in the care of young children. The bib, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, represents the historical practice of hand-crafted objects and the intimate connection between maker and user.