non-fictionThe history of the Cruse - Markham - Millane christening gowngowns, childrens clothing, baptisms

Handmade by the donor, using fabric from the donor's wedding dressc1990Handmade cream nylon christening gown with applied lace, satin ribbon and embroidery. It closes at the back with a false button and press stud fastening.Nilbaby clothing, christening gown, handmade

Coloured photo (two copies)of Society Display at Whitehorse Spring Festival. Barbara Keene on duty in Whitehorse Centre. Display of Christening Robes & Cameras.whitehorse spring festival, keene, barbara

Probably a Christening Gown.White lawn infant's dress with bobbin lace on neck, bodice, hem of sleeves and dress . Insert of lace near hem of dress. Pink ribbon threaded through eyelet lace.costume, infants', handcrafts, lacemaking

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

Christening dress donated by Kilmore familyWhite cotton, short sleeves with drawstrings, gathered waist, broderie anglaise triangular shaped bodice detail, broderie anglaise trim to skirt. Excellent conditition.child, christening

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

The tack hammer was used by Mrs K D Baird (Joy Coutts CPLC 1936) in the christening of the Minervan IV on the 11th April 1981, Boat Race morning. The christening is mentioned in Ring-a-roo October 1981 p.8The presentation of a christening hammer indicates the honour in which the owner was held by the school and also signifies the value placed by the school in both their rowing fleet and the people associated by name with the individual boats. Solid brass tack hammer with magnetic tips. Varnished wooden handle. Engraved head.Front of head: PRESENTED TO / MRS K D BAIRD / 11TH APRIL / 1981 Head verso: Minervan IV Maker's mark: GWMOUNT / PAT 282222joy-coutts, k-d-baird, ballarat-college, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, minervan-iv, rowing, boats, christening, hammer,

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'

Christening of Beverley and Robin Kent's second child, Andrew.Beverley was the daughter of Padre Oliver and his wife Moira. She was born in the Mission an has lived there. Beverley and Robin met and married at the MissionColour photograph depicting a couple with their young daughter and a baby. The photograph was taken in the courtyard of the Flinders Street Mission. The baby is wearing a long white outfit Written in red ink on verso: KENT Written in blue ink on verso: Andre Kent baptism / at St Peter's Mariners / church / Dockland / (Robin, Beverley and Ro Kent) / Feb/March 1958robin kent, christening, baptism, mission to seafarers, flinders street, courtyard, st peter chapel, beverley kent nee oliver, rosamond kent, andrew kent

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'

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

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'

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

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