John Wenzel Baptism Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

John Wenzel Baptism Gown

Entry/Object ID

52.14

Description

White Baptismal Gown of John A. Wenzel. Material: textile, button. Size: 15" (sleeve to sleeve) x 17" L. Description: white sheer cotton, eyelet bodice gathered to full eyelet skirt, short sleeves; back closure with three white buttons.

Context

John August Wenzel was born to Frank and Emma Elsner Wenzel and baptized in 1912 in St. Mary's Catholic Church. John Wenzel married Genevieve Brisbane in 1938.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Date made

1912

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

October 17, 2014

Update Date

June 17, 2025