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Christening robe

Christening robe

Date Added: 02 March 2010 Year: 1880 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2004_238 | Picture No: 8311

White cotton lawn christening robe. The bodice has two rows of lace round the yoke and is gathered on to an embroidered band. The sleeves have a wide scalloped lace border. The skirt is gathered on to the bodice and has three rows of three tucks, with a lace border at the hem. The robe is fastened by three pairs of ties at the back.

Dimensions: Length 950mm

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