Name/Title
Suemnick Baptismal GownEntry/Object ID
2024.10.22Description
Walter Suemnick Baptismal Gown, 1915. Material: Textile. Size: 21 1/2" L. Description: White, semi-sheer cotton voile baptismal gown. Lace yoke is bordered with a 4" wide gathered flounce that is edged with a doubled hem topped with cutwork. Hem of gown and sleeves match yoke flounce, but of varying widths. Puffed sleeves are pulled in with a cord to create a flounce at the bottom. Yoke is set with lace overlay with has split is several places.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 ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Nov 13, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Suemnick, Walter EarlCreate Date
November 13, 2025Update Date
May 20, 2026