christening robe


christening robe

Summary

Baby's christening robe. Fine white cotton and lace. Tucked, high neck. Bodice front in one section with insertions and tucks. Back fastening with pearl buttons. Long sleeves with insertion and tucks, gathered. Lace at neck and wrist. Lace frill running along shoulders down sides of bodice and across front of waist. Skirt in one section at at back and one each side of front, flared. Lace edged frills at hem and down sides. Horizontal tucks above hem.


Object Name

christening robe

Date Created

1907-1911

Dimensions

hem: 264.2cm
length: 91.4cm

accession number

1962.83

Medium

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