CHRISTENING GOWN

CH1980.476

White lawn. Bodice "V" shaped panel of Ayreshire work with needlework lace fillings. Edged with frill. Short sleeves, also embroidered with 2 small frills and edged with 2 frills, piped onto sleeve. Back has frill. Fastens with draw-tapes at neck and waist. Small waistband embroidered with knots. Very long skirt, hand stroked onto hand. Widening panel of Ayreshire work, edged with frill. Scalloped and embroidered edge at hem. Seams etc. all hand sewn. Reference: Cunnington & Buck, CHILDREN'S COSTUME IN ENGLAND, pages 183 to 185.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.476
Accession Date: 22 Oct 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile

cotton

Measurement

length1190mm

 

 

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