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CHRISTENING GOWN

Creator(s):

Currently in storage


About this object

EB Close Christening Gown - NY 1882. Also worn by Adelaide and Eleanor. Cotton lawn with embroidery sprays in centerfront insert. Machine or handmade ribbon lace, hand applied. Back yoke pin tucked. Full capped sleeve pin tucked into small horizontal band with pleated lace edges.

Object name:
CHRISTENING GOWN
Made from:
cotton lawn, embroidery, ribbon lace
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1882
Size:
L. 40 in., W. 100 in. (hem)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2016.4.1
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973