Christening Gown

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Title

Christening Gown

Subject

Children's clothing--christening gowns

Description

White cotton christening gown; overall length 36". Bodice is 7" including a 1" waistband; draw-string neckline. Skirt has 10 rows of simple horizontal pleats and the hem is heavily embroidered, ending in a diamond pattern hem.
Said to be dress of W. W. Darby family.

Creator

Unknown

Date

1900 ca.

Contributor

Unknown

Source

CHS

Rights

CHS Fair use

Format

jpeg

Type

Physical object

Identifier

CHS-1983-044

Coverage

Western Mass.

Identifier

020

Citation

Unknown, “Christening Gown,” Conway Historical Society, accessed January 12, 2025, https://conwaymasshistory.org/items/show/296.