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Object Name |
Gown, Baptismal |
Other Name |
Christening Gown |
Description |
White possibly faded from a light blue fabric in long A-line shape. Puff style sleeves with lace cuffs. Lace collar around shoulders and down front along seam between yoke and skirt. Yoke has vertical bands of lace work. Bands alternate between two patterns. First design is two wide strips of white fabric with an open cutwork embroidery eyelet down center. Second design is open cut work embroidery with vertical circles attached to smaller circles. Larger circles have four small solid circles arranged in a diamond shape. This alternating pattern yoke continues from front to back placket. Placket has no buttons. Bottom on top of wide hem is a band of open lace work. Pattern for lace is a square diamond with pointed oval in center of diamond. |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.099.073.001 |
Material |
Fabric/Thread |
People |
Newbowers, Nan (Percell) |
Search Terms |
Babies Clothing & Accessories |