Clothing - MCGOWAN COLLECTION: INFANT'S CHRISTENING GOWN, Late 19 th Century

Physical description

Clothing, White cotton infant's christening gown. High round neck. Front and back bodice. Front of bodice has a V shaped centre lace insert dropping 2 cm below waist. Neckline edged with gathered lace. Neckline and waist have casings with cotton tape ties tied at back opening 29 cm. Long sleeves with decorative cord at wrist and edged with 1 cm lace at hem. Lace cap sleeves overlay long sleeves. Tightly gathered skirt at waist. Centre front of christening gown has inverted V shaped insert with floral embroidered pattern in lower section. Insert is edged on both sides with 5 cm lace trim. Fine scalloped lace border on lower edges of gown. Old box 524.

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