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Machine sewn white cotton christening gown with machine made lace at collar, cuffs, empire waist, alternating across botton and scalloped along bottom edge. Three white buttons at back for closure--one missing. Gathered at empire waist. Three strips of lace coming down from neckline on front. Puffed shoulders.
christening gowns
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
machine sewing (technique)
Garment, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Unknown
Gift of Claude Lee
2000.3
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