Baptismal Gown: Paulson Family

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Baptismal Gown: Paulson Family

Entry/Object ID

1315

Description

The image shows an elegant, vintage white christening gown lying on a wooden surface. The garment is delicately crafted with fine, smooth fabric. Its design features an elaborately decorated neckline with subtle lace accents enhancing the garment's overall aesthetic. The gown's length is extended, cascading downwards gracefully with meticulous stitching evident in the folds and seams. The edges are adorned with intricate lace trim.

Context

From Paulson estate. Nearly all of the Paulson articles are by the courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. O.J. Swenson.

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

Poor

Deaccession

D.1315

Create Date

July 25, 1989

Update Date

October 9, 2026