A cotton baptismal gown worn by the Workman children, ca. late 1860s.

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A cotton baptismal gown worn by the Workman children, ca. late 1860s.

Entry/Object ID

2022.9.3.4

Description

A cotton baptismal gown worn by the Workman children, ca. late 1860s. The baptismal gown is made of cotton and features vertical pin tucks with a central lace panel in a v shape at the upper portion and on the sleeves. The hem features horizontal pin tucks in two sets of rows. There are long ties at the back. The gown was used by the children of William H Workman and Maria Boyle. With moderate stains, it is in good condition overall.