Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2000.150.042

Description

White lawn Christening dress w/very finely tucked skirt to fine eyelet waistband. Hem has band of lawn w/zig zag edges above to small bands w/one zig zag edge and finished in scallop edged lace. Neckline w/drawstring finished in same lace. Sleeves are short w/zig zag hem attached at four (4) points to scalloped lace.

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1830-1900

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

33 in

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair