Name/Title
Savage Family Baptismal GownEntry/Object ID
81.91.2Description
Material: textile, shell. Size: 10" W x 38: L. Description: white cotton - twelve vertical, lace-edged bodice tucks - lace-edged collar - long sleeves with lace edging - rickrack waistline trim with embroidered floral pattern - three-button back neckline closure - lace trimmed hemline insets with scalloped edge.Context
Dress brought in by Mary Jane Sathre after Margaret Savage Beach (1894- ) died. This dress worn by Margaret's grandmother. Margaret was born April 1894 in Janesville. The daughter of Thomas Savage. Mr. Savage lived on the east side of Lake Elysian.
Unclear: Who is Mary Jane Sathre? Who was Margaret's grandmother and what was her maiden name (not Savage, so title isn't accurate)? Was it Margaret or her grandmother who was the daughter of Thomas Savage?Cataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
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 ObjectsCreate Date
December 18, 1991Update Date
May 20, 2026