Name/Title
Conklin Baptismal GownEntry/Object ID
1985.28.8Description
Material: textile. Size: 27" W. x 33" L. Description: white cotton lawn - long skirted - round neckline - long sleeves gathered at shoulders - neckline and sleeves edged with 1/4" W. white lace - bodice has lace and eyelet yoke each side trimmed with three vertical rows of 1/4" W. tucks - 3 1/2" W. embroidered ruffle edged with 1/4" W. white lace around hemline - area above hemline encircled with five rows of 3/4" W. pin tucks.Context
If made in 1888, was worn by Pearl Conklin for her baptism; if made in 1892, was worn by Mildred Clarissa Cleveland (sister of Pearl Conklin). Also was worn by either Lucile Frances Conklin in 1910, or by Guelma Beatric Conklin in 1911. R: See baptismalCataloged By
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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
September 27, 1988Update Date
May 13, 2026