Gown, Baptismal

Name/Title

Gown, Baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2000.150.040

Description

White cotton Christening dress w/vertical pin tucked and feather stitched yoke edged in a ruffle edged in hem stitch & lace. Gown has long, very puffed sleeves edged in feather stitching, ruffle, hem stitching & lace. Drawstring neck & three (3) double-set button holes. Five inch hem stitched hem.

Collection

Children's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1880-1910

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

37-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Lace

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent