Christening gown
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton lawn, lace and mother of pearl
Measurements
900 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 657684
Summary
A white cotton lawn baby's christening gown which fastens at the back with two tiny mother of pearl buttons. The neckline, cuffs and hem are all trimmed with white lace. There is a rectangular lace panel inserted into the bodice. Above the lace at the hem are two sets of three pintucks.