Christening robe
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton lawn, cotton lace, broderie anglaise, cotton tape.
Measurements
1060 x 750 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602908.1
Summary
A baby's christening robe, part of a set, made from white cotton lawn. The capped-sleeve robe is decorated on the neckline with white cotton lace, with a double-layer broderie anglaise sleeve. The bib, skirt front and lower hem are made from a panel of broderie anglaise with broderie flounces and lines of pintucking. The robe is unlined and fastens centre back with two cotton ties, both broken.