Clothing - Clothing, baby's bibs and bootees, c1900

Historical information

Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families

Significance

The skill and craftsmanship shown in these infant's bibs, bonnet and bootees is an example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

Baby's bibs, bootees and bonnet
(i) booties crocheted silk
(ii) 2 x embroidered bibs
(iii) bonnet & bootees wool


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