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Long; sheer cotton; cream; bodice "V" panel, embroidered with fine white work; lace neckline with drawstring; silk cream bows at shoulders and hem; sleeves trimmed with lace and embroidery; drawstring waist; ruffles extend from shoulder to hem and are trimmed with lace and white work; skirt panel with same fine white work; two bows and ruffle at hem.
christening gowns
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Garment, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. John Collins Warren
1923.516
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Shawl Accession Number 1923.517
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