Historical information

This baby's dress was possibly worn by Mrs Cuthbertson nee Hooper,after her birth in 1881,and was in the possesion of her daughter Joan Charles.

Significance

This is one of only two Babies Dresses in the Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc. collection.

Physical description

This hand made cream silk baby's dress has a button through front with a cape style collar that has been embroided in cream on the front, and with scolloped edging all around.The bottom of the skirt has three rows of wide pin tucks just above the hem.