Christening robe
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton lawn, cotton lace, broderie anglaise, cotton tape.
Measurements
1040 x 850 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603019
Summary
A baby's christening robe made from white cotton lawn. The capped-sleeved robe has white cotton lace trim on the cuffs and neckline, with the bib, skirt front and lower hem 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, intact.