Christening dress
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
lace, silik & satin
Measurements
200 mm (Width); 1030 mm (L)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291713
Summary
A cream silk baby's Christening dress with a net overdress. The dress is long with a high waist and puffed sleeves. The overskirt decorated with small flower spirgs. Lace frills edge a front panel and the wide neckline and sleeves. A satin ribbon runs around the waist and hangs in two long ties at the back. Small bows on sleeves and around bottom edge. A note attached reads; 'Aunt Emma's Christening frock, mantle and shoes of Burnaston'. damaged
Marks and inscriptions
Aunt Emma's Christening frock, mantle and shoes of Burnaston (on a note attached)