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Baptismal Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1865

GUSN

GUSN-34643

Description

Long; white; "V" panel yoke of horizontal of eyelet and lace; trimmed with lace ruffle with tabs and self covered buttons at waistline; cap sleeves of same eyelet and lace; hem has same eyelet and lace with two section of narrow tucks; drawstring neckline and waist with two cloth buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
eyelets (components)
textiles
stitching
Garment, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Marion Gay

Accession Number

1932.151

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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