Christening coat
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744).
Category
Costume
Date
1709
Materials
Lace
Measurements
360 x 240 x 220 mm; 53 mm (Height); 180 mm (Width)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Chartwell, Kent
NT 1100877
Summary
Sleeved christening coat in white lace. Boxed, with a note "Worked by the hands of the Duchess of Marlborough for her first infant in the year of 1709. The gift of Mr. J. Adey. Gift to Mrs. Churchill from John Wilkinson 25th November 1947 with accompanying letter
Provenance
Gift of Mr. J. Adey. Gift to Mrs. Churchill from John Wilkinson 25 November 1947 with accompanying letter
Marks and inscriptions
"Worked by the hands of the Duchess of Marlborough for her first infant in the year of 1709. The gift of Mr. J. Adey"
Makers and roles
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)., lace maker