Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

1964.020.006

Description

Long, white Christening dress w/horizontal bands of eyelet and ruching all the way down the front., Self ties w/eyelet & ruching at ends. Scalloped eyelet band at dress hem. Four tiny buttons at split open back. Fine lace at neck edge

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1880

Notes

Early Date: 1880

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

39-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Eyelet

Condition

Overall Condition

Good