Black & White studio photograph baby in christening dress seated in cane chair. Printed Front. Kalma Studios The Mall Bendigo opposite P OKalma Studio. The Mall Bendigophotograph, person, baby

Made for Mrs. W. Johnson's daughter - Gertrude.Cream silk and lace Christening robe and carrying jacket.Dress gathered at skirt with tucks and lace inserts, and smocking on sleeves. Circular cape with tucks and lace inserts.christening clothing, baby clothing

19th century Irish linen Christening gown and matching petticoat donated by Ruth Starkey. The Christening gown and petticoat have been in the family for around 170 years, passed to generations. They were sewn by Eliza Lynon in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The following history has been provided by Ruth Starkey: • Town of origin is Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, sewn by Eliza Lynon. • The gown came to Australia with Eliza Lynon on the Red Jacket in 1855. • Eliza married Joseph Dobbyn (who was a member of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Regiment) at Christ Church Geelong. • They built a home at 150 McKillop St, Geelong. Melrose was the name of the home. • Family name Dobbyn - Joseph Wilson Dobbyn b. 07/04/1844 - d 12/10/1892 and Elizabeth (Eliza b 12/03/1847 d 26/08/1934) and passed to Eliza Jane, Jessie Victoria Mary and Lucy Ellen Dobbyn (sisters). • Lucy Ellen nee Dobbyn, married Herbert Blunt, Boatbuilder Geelong at Christ Church Geelong • All lived at 150 McKillop St Geelong over the years • Passed to Marjorie May Fearn born nee Blunt who was baptized at Christ Church Geelong 29/5/1915 • Passed to Ann Rosemary Starkey nee Fearn • Passed to Ruth Norelle Starkey (me) I was baptized at Christ Church Geelong. • I am the great- great granddaughter of Joseph and Eliza and the great granddaughter of Herbert and Lucy.White Irish linen bodiced petticoat with three sets of three pin tucks at hem. Skirt is attached with cartridge pleating and constructed with French seams. The bodice ties at the back with drawstrings at the neck and waist.irish linen, christening, religion, children's clothing, ceremonial, church, geelong, red jacket ship, enniskillen, christ church geelong, northern ireland

Laundered 30/10/1999White cotton christening gown with short cap sleeves. Intricate embroidery down front of gown starting from small point and widening down to hem line'HN'costume, infants'

Laundered 30/10/1999Long frock, possibly a christening frock. Lace and pin tucks on bodice, lace on hem with 1/4 inch tucks above lace, puff sleeves on bottom.costume, infants'

Sent to a parishioner at Christ Church Mitcham by Phyllis Grant who lived at the Migrant Hostel Mitcham in 1952-54 where her husband did development work under the P.M.G.Black and white photograph of the front of Christ Church, Mitcham, in Edward Street in 1952. Mrs. P. Grant in front with her baby, Paul following his christeningchrist church anglican church mitcham, edward street, mitcham, grant, phyllis

Style of christening gown used during 1900'sLong white cotton gown, handmade. White cotton lace trim at neck. Handmade lace insertions in bodice, drawstring at waist. Skirt: four panels of six pin tucks and three rows of insertions, bottom frill 8.5 cm handmade lace.costume, infants'

Given to Anne, daughter of donor, on the occasion of her christening - 1952Silver baby's spoon with design engraved on handle, Spoon at right angles to handle. Matching silver pusher.Cavalier EPNS Sheffield England.domestic items, cutlery, infants

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire were very committed to their religious observances. The meetings and celebrations of religious rites gave them companionship and support during the difficult times of establishing their market gardens. The craftsmanship and skills of the families is shown in the clothing they made. The skill and craftsmanship shown in this christening - baptism - gown is and example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire. The Maggs family were early settlers of this areaBaby's long, white cotton christening gown, with hand-embroidered feather stitch and very fancy extensive cut-work to the bodice and skirt. Short sleeves with scalloped edges. c1900. Good condition.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, maggs geoff, craftwork, christening gown

White Broderie Christening Gown Cotton. Waist line. Small short sleeves. Long skirt. A panel trimmed with a frill centre front. Neckline drawn with tape open. Mrs Thelma Clarkstawell clothing material

Sepia photograph of Leslie William Robert Hogan as a very young child. He appears to be wearing christening clothes. Leslie was adopted by Francesca and Louis Schwerkolt and married their daughter Frances Dora Schwerkolt.With love to Aunty Lou and Uncle Jack from Leslie, 9 months and fortnight.hogan leslie, schwerkolt frances dora, schwerkolt francesca (nee both)

Laundered 30/10/1999White cotton christening gown with short sleeves. Broderie Anglaise lace used in frills from neck to hem getting wider as they descend from neck. Rows of different broderie anglaise pattern on sides.costume, infants'

Laundered 30/10/1999White cotton christening gown with short sleeves. White cotton broderie anglaise lace in rows on bodice and inset near hem of dress. Four rows of pin tucking above and below inset of lace in skirt.costume, infants'

Received as a christening present for a baby. When old enough she was allowed to only carry them to church (donor)Pair of child's gloves - brown - suitable for a child about eight years old. Brown stitching with press stud closures. Three radiating lines of stitching on front of gloves.costume accessories, glove accessories

This baby’s long cotton gown is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shirec1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A baby's long, fine white cotton christening dress with short sleeves, lace bodice ,and lace inserts on front panel. Pin tucks and lace form the lower part of gown and the cuffs and neckline have lace edgingclothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

Cotton ribbon lacechristening, harris, merbein, gowns

Cotton ribbon lacechristening, harris, merbein, gowns

Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter. Baptism through the ages has held great importance in celebrating a new life for social and religious beliefs and to announce another generation. Christening gowns, dresses or robes became special for these occasions and followed fashion as life changed. this cloth is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A cloth of handmade broderie anglaise on white fine linen with white thread.cloth handcraft needlework

A White Batiste material Infants Christening Gown Cotton. Short Puff sleeves trimmed with embroidery edge. Tape gathering waistline. A panel front Alternate pieces of Diagonal tucking a cotton insertion. Cotton edging trim on each side. Mrs Thelma Clark.stawell clothing material

Modern porcelain or ceramic doll, belonging to 6th generation of Henry and Martha Sebire. Emma & Karlee Jennings.Porcelain or ceramic doll with blue eyes and red lips. Wearing a long sleeved white lace and embroidered christening style dress with a matching bonnet, a ribbon bow is on the bodice of the dress, and two white buttons on the back of the dress. Towelling type cotton body with panties.dolls, baby dolls, toys, leisure objects

Clothing ,white cotton christening gown. Low round neckline with casing and cotton tape ties. Bodice at front and back.Casing at waist with cotton tape ties to back. Back opening 31 cm. Long sleeves trimmed with 3 cm broderie lace and vertical pintucks. Front of christening gown has inverted V section from waist to hem of broderie lace (9 cm at waist to 51 cm at hem). Centre panel edged with 3 cm lace from neckline to hem. Hem at back and sides has 4 cm border of broderie lace below three tucks. Old box 524.costume, children's, christening long gown

A white painted iron cot with drop down sides on castors. It has round knobs on the tops of the bars. The paint is peeling. It is fully made up with cot sheets and a crocheted rug on top. A baby doll dressed in a christening dress and bonnet is sleeping on it with a silver rattle resting at the end.cots, nursery furniture, beds

Photograph is of the christening of Elsie May Hicks on 7th August 1913 at Rutherglen. Father, Mother and baby Elsie are on the left. The two children in the front are Elsie's siblings. The rest of the people are Turners, the family of the baby's mother.Black and white group photograph of a family group. Identification of the individuals is on a separate piece of paper.hick family, turner family

This doll was reportedly won in a raffle in 1917, possibly in Orbost, Victoria.A female doll with its upper body including the arms made from porcelain and its lower body of fabric. It has genuine hair and also possibly eyelashes and its glass eyes are blue. It has painted eyebrows and mouth. The christening robe which it is wearing is not its original costume.doll child's-doll porcelain-and-cloth-doll

Laundered 30/10/1999Long white Christening robe with Ayrshire embroidery on a vee shaped bodice front coming to a point at the waist with a small opening under the point. If the baby was a boy the point was left showing an if a girl it was tucked into the opening. Tucking across the front panel. Drawstring at neck.lace and pin tucking down front. Drawstring neckcostume, infants'

Document. Tissue paper serviette - white with red printing. Printed in centre; Milburn's Coffee Palace, Mitchell St Bendigo. Premier Caterer, pastrycook and Confectioner. Floral border (3cm) 2 cm inside edge. Four garlands in corners with printing inside Bon Appetit Wedding Breakfasts Wedding and Christening Cakes Aerated Waters.performing arts, elocution, serviette.

White embroidered cotton Christening gown. Eleven cm deep bodice with five vertical front neck to bodice and skirt seam, panels of embroidered cotton.Neckline has a casing with drawstring of cotton tape. Cap sleeves gathered at neckline edge, and outer edge trimmed with embroidered cotton. Skirt gathers to the bodice. Bodice also has a casing and drawstring tie, leaving a centre back opening from neck to skirt. Skirt is 84 cm long, and has an elaborately embroidered centre panel - full length. Two bands of embroidered cotton edge the centre panel. Embroidered "bobbles" similar to french knots extend full length beside the embroidered bands, and also form part of the embroidery on the bands. The gown was made by Merle's Grandmother for the christening of Merle's grandmother Geuer's son in 1885.costume, children's, christening gown