Absolutely exquisite, authentic antique Victorian/Edwardian baby bib collar.
The central bib portion is made of crisp white textured cotton piqué with a scalloped bottom edge.
It is magnificently framed by a sprawling, wide border of intricate hand-finished Renaissance / Battenberg cutwork lace
featuring fluid floral scrollwork and detailed openwork connecting bridges.
The neck closure is secured at the back by a single original button.
A show-stopping heirloom piece for historical christenings or dedications.
An elite addition to a museum-quality Edwardian lace or textile collection.
The perfect scale to dress or overlay as a collar on large French or German bisque antique dolls.
Genuine antique condition. Structurally exceptional.
The fine piqué center is crisp and bright, and the complex cutwork lace border remains completely intact
with no visible structural tears or missing connectors. Clean, secure original button closure.
Neck opening diameter: 28cm (11")
Length from top to bottom edge: 27cm (10.6")
Total width across the widest point: 23cm (9")