Baptismal Gown and Slip

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Baptismal Gown: White cotton baptismal gown with lace collar and trim.
Baptismal Gown

White cotton baptismal gown with lace collar and trim.

Name/Title

Baptismal Gown and Slip

Entry/Object ID

007.18.1a,b

Description

Baptismal Gown and Slip 007.18.1a - Baptismal gown with fine lace bodice and pleated trim. Very discoloured; lace trim ripped in several spots; brown stains on the front bottom of dress. Fastens at the back; buttons missing. Long sleeves. 007.18.1b - Slip, long, sleeveless; 3 back buttons; pleated trim; cut lace and crocheted edge. Stained on the folds.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1898

Dimensions

Length

83 cm

Material

Lace