Christening robe
Date Added: 02 March 2010
Year Range: 1870 - 1930
Institution Name: dnhhl
Cat No: ◀ | 2004_234_01 | ▶
Picture No: 8306
White cotton lawn christening robe. The bodice has a narrow lace edging and lace edged front panel with tucks in the centre (see 2004_234_02). The puff sleeves have matching edging. The skirt is gathered on to the bodice and has full length vertical lace bands, with a central panel of alternating horizontal bands of lace and tucks starting about a quarter of the way down. The hem of the central panel is finished with three rows of lace edging (see 2004_234_03). There is a band of five tucks round the rest of the hem. The robe is fastened by two pairs of ties at the back.
Dimensions: Length 1080mm - Width 705mm
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