Christening Gown
early 20th century
Unidentified,
Object Type:
Clothing and Accessories
Medium and Support:
cotton
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum
Accession Number:
C1974.160
A very long infant's dress of fine white cotton. The oval neck, tiny puffed sleeves and front of the bodice are edged with embroidery and lace. The matching embroidered waistband holds a deeply tucked, gathered skirt which is also embroidered at the bottom and ends in scallops. There are drawstrings at the neck and sleeves and covered buttons at the back.