Christening Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Christening Gown

Entry/Object ID

NU 2021.246

Description

A small, white batiste gown with a long skirt. There is lace detailing along the neckline, and the edge of both sleeves. There is also decorative ruching along the chest area. The gown opens in the back, and closes with two small white buttons, and two thin ribbons at the top.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Gown

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Size

Small, for a baby

Textile Details

Fabric

Batiste

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

318

Dimensions

Width

29 in

Length

32 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dora Rankin

Notes

Unclear if she is the owner or donor in this instance