Christening dress of white cotton with cap sleeves, c. 1900s

Name/Title

Christening dress of white cotton with cap sleeves, c. 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1989.58.13

Description

Acc. No. 89.58.13 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1900's Object: Dress Description: Christening dress of white cotton. Eyelet trim in bodice. Cap sleeves. Draw-string & button closure. Has series of tucks on skirt. Eyelet hem. History of Object: Baby dress thought to have been worn by the progeny of Dr. Wm. Barclay Stephens, old time resident of Alameda, and founder of the Alameda Council-Boy Scouts of America. Acquired from: Estate of Dr. Wm. Barclay Stephens Date: 12-2-1989