Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2000.150.043

Description

White cotton/linen, woven stripe Christening dress w/yoke edged in 3-3/4" lace ruffle. Short puff sleeves w/silk ribbon ties. Hem has band of insertion lace w/2 pin tucks over and one under and self ruffle w/one pin tuck & edged in narrow lace. Back closes w/three (3) "diamond" cut, Mother-of-Pearl buttons.

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1920

Notes

Date: 1880-1920

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

31 in

Material

Cotton, Linen

Condition

Overall Condition

Good