Tender and Minimalistically Satisfying Hand-quilted Baby Bib, Framed as Found metal box tin box early 19th century be my

early 19th century be my guess

)  Of course I especially love the butterfly here

presumed early 20th century

It appears to me hair from at least three different people was incorporated--blonde

head measures approx 4 3/4" t x 3 3/4" w x 4" d

Tender and Minimalistically Satisfying Hand-quilted Baby Bib, Framed as Found metal box tin box early 19th century be myTo my eye this is a perfect presentation of a beautifully minimalist looking thing, but also a very intimate one, with wear and stains visible when one looks closely. It is a white cotton bib, hand quilted I believe, with that white on white stitching like a line drawing, spiraling outward, round and round. As the world turns. Subtle and tender and lovely. Framed, under glass, as found: 13 5 16" x 11 5 16". Good condition, with a bit of fraying along