Christening Gown and Other Baby Clothing
Title
Christening Gown and Other Baby Clothing
Subject
Children's clothing--1890s
Description
1) White cotton yoked, embroidered christening gown of the type made for a young infant. Hand sewn, 'tatted', and embroidered cotton; closed seams; 3 mother of pearl(?) buttons at back closure; 34" back of neck closure to bottom of hem; 7-1/2" shoulder-shoulder; 7" sleeve length Gingham-type fabric, with hand-made tatting at neck, yoke and sleeves. Yoke is an eyelet-type fabric.
2) Baby undergarment, possibly worn under christening gown. Fine lawn white cotton, 19" in length, with 7" sleeves, 6" shoulder span, rucking, white embroidery on bodice, lace on neck and sleeve edges, and 2 mother of pearl buttons.
3) White cotton baby dress with white embroidery and lace on neck line, arm holes and the hem. 8" shoulder to shoulder, 17" long. With 2 mother of pearl buttons at the shoulder.
2) Baby undergarment, possibly worn under christening gown. Fine lawn white cotton, 19" in length, with 7" sleeves, 6" shoulder span, rucking, white embroidery on bodice, lace on neck and sleeve edges, and 2 mother of pearl buttons.
3) White cotton baby dress with white embroidery and lace on neck line, arm holes and the hem. 8" shoulder to shoulder, 17" long. With 2 mother of pearl buttons at the shoulder.
Creator
Lydia Chapin Burnett (1874-1946), made for her son, Russell L. Burnett, DVM (1919-2014).
Date
1892 ca.
Contributor
Gift of Margaret (Peg) Burnett Eldridge Folgmann (b. 1917), sister of Russell Burnett, 2013.
Source
CHS
Rights
CHS. Fair use.
Format
jpeg
Type
Physical object
Identifier
CHS-2013-002
Coverage
Conway, Mass.
Identifier
020
Citation
Lydia Chapin Burnett (1874-1946), made for her son, Russell L. Burnett, DVM (1919-2014). , “Christening Gown and Other Baby Clothing,” Conway Historical Society, accessed January 12, 2025, https://conwaymasshistory.org/items/show/1.