Christening Gown

Object/Artifact

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The Great Bend Museum

Name/Title

Christening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.50

Description

White long Christening Gown for baby. Has scalloped neckline gathered in center to form small pleats. The edge of the neckline has thin trim of lace. The 3/4 length sleeves have the same gathering and trim as the neckline. Bottom of the plain bodice has a 3 inch hem.closure in back has the buttons missing. Gown is very yellowed and has brown stains all on the bottom. No label in garment.

Use

Christening Gown

Category

Clothing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.15

Source or Donor

FIC

Source (if not Accessioned)

FIC

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Christening Gown

Material

Cotton

Condition

Notes

Very yellowed/stained and has hole on backside of gowm