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White; embroidered with floral groupings on bodice front and skirt front from waistband to hem with applique flowers through out; neckline trimmed with scalloped eyelet; cap sleeves embroidered with same flowers and applique flowers as dress; drawstring neckline and waistband.
christening gowns
embroidering
linen (material)
Garment, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Gown, Baptismal
Unknown
Gift of Elizabeth Lily Gaskell Norton
1944.240
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