Historical information
This child's white broderie anglaise christening gown was worn by Robert Barnard, son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, when he was a young child, circa 1911.
Significance
This item is representative of christening gowns in the early 1910s.
Physical description
Child's white broderie anglaise christening gown, hand sewn, three button closure, short sleeves, c. Circa 1911. Worn by Robert Barnard son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland.
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- warrnambool,
- shipwrecked coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum,
- maritime museum,
- shipwreck coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- mrs w.n. barnard,
- w.n. barnard of portland victoria,
- robert barnard,
- child’s clothing c 1911,
- broderie anglaise,
- christening gown,
- ceremonial gown,
- ceremonial clothing,
- religious clothing
