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christening gown

Accession Number NWHCM : 1954.238.1

Description

Infant's long christening gown made of white cambric, back fastening with 3 linen covered buttons and drawstring neck, body gathered into circular yoke of gathered bobbin lace and embroidered openwork muslin borders, narrow bobbin lace edging and wide flounce of embroidered muslin round edge of yoke, short puffed sleeves edged with bobbin lace and embroidered openwork muslin, hem similarly decorated and with narrow tucks, about 1890s

Creation Date 1890-1899
Department Costume and Textiles : Norwich Castle Museum

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