Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2000.150.033

Description

Long white cotton and eyelet Christening dress w/three (3) vertical bands of eyelet down front, set off by pin tucks. 3/4 sleeves edged in scalloped eyelet, and long plain self tier. Skirt is finished in two bands of eyelet set off by pin tucks and a 4-3/4" deep ruffle of scalloped eyelet. Back slit opening and string tie at neck.

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

40 in

Material

Cotton, Eyelet

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent