A small feather quilt or pillow is inserted in the pocket. The baby is secured to bed by the straps. Bottom is folded over baby's body. White linen damask weave. 53" long. 17 1/2"wide. Double thickness of material with 14" pocket opening on one side, 12" from top. Eyelet ruffle trim (5/8") top and bottom. Three straps each side spaced along and opposite pocket opening. Tab trimmed with eyelet and tatted edging. Monogram "MS" at head. History: Used by a German family who came to Yolo County about the turn of the century. Commonly used in Germany & Poland with a small feather quilt or pillow inserted in the pocket. Baby is secured to bed by the straps. Bottom is folded over baby's body.
