Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

1970.101.042

Description

Long white cotton christening dress worn by Florence Mary Stockwell (Mrs. P.K. Smith) when she was christened in London in 1876. Her parents were Norris Parmely and Gussie Avery Stockwell. Florence was a member of 1st grad. class of Lake Erie College; she died 3/24/62. Dress has ruched panels down front divided by bands of eyelet, 3" scalloped eyelet at hem, 20 buttons down back.

Use

Worn by Florence Stockwell (Smith) at her christening.

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1876

Notes

Early Date: 1876

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Gown, Baptismal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Garment, Baptismal

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Length

37 in

Material

Cotton, Eyelet Lace

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent