Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2000.150.035

Description

Long, white cotton Christening dress w/short sleeves of 3 rows of scalloped eyelet. Bodice has chevron design of two (2) free standing eyelet pieces centered w/a floral heart-shaped eyelet piece. Front of skirt has 2, free-standing eyelet flaps on either side of long eyelet panel w/heart detail at hem. String tie at waist & neck.

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1850-1900

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

45 in

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent