gown, baptisimal

Name/Title

gown, baptisimal

Entry/Object ID

2025.013.001

Description

Gown, baptismal. Handsewn white linen christening gown, child sized. Oversized white linen skirt with long sleeves and commercial made white eyelet lace collar and ruffles on bottom hem of sleeves and gown. Back is open 11” from top of collar, with two small white shell buttons on collar to close it. Approx. 37” long. Sewn c. 1920. Good condition, generalized discoloration/yellowing and staining on skirt.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.013

Source or Donor

Kathie Billingslea

Acquisition Method

Gift