Name/Title
Christening GownEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.145Description
A long, small white batiste gown with long sleeves. There is lace trim along the hem and at the end of the sleeves. There are three horizontal bands of lace and ruffling along the bottom of the skirt, and three vertical stripes of ruffled fabric with lace on the bodice. The gown opens in the back, and closes with seven small, white iridescent buttons.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
GownClothing Sex
FemaleSize
Small, for a babyTextile Details
Fabric
Batiste, LaceColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1885Time Period
19th CenturyNotes
Date is according to tag.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Gown, BaptismalNomenclature Primary Object Term
Garment, BaptismalNomenclature Sub-Class
Religious ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
405Dimensions
Length
40-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dora Rankin, Henrianna A. RankinNotes
Dora most likely donated the dress, which was Henrianna's christening gown.
