Luverne Earl Orcutt's Baptismal Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Luverne Earl Orcutt's Baptismal Gown

Entry/Object ID

53.98.1

Description

Baptismal Gown of Luverne Orcutt. Material: textile, shell. Size: 8" W. across shoulders x 36" L. Description: white cotton with white lace trim with a high round neckline; high bodice yoke extends over shoulders to back bodice trimmed with vertical bands of white lace; long skirt gathered to high bodice yoke, lower area of skirt encircled with alternating rows of pintucks and bands of white lace inserts; long set-in sleeves edged with wide band of white lace; closure with three white buttons (two missing) and buttonholes in 13" L. neckline placket. See photograph 53.98.3.

Context

Worn by donor's father, Luverne Earl Orcutt (1890-1976) in 1891.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 17, 1998

Update Date

May 13, 2026