Infants Christening Gown

Description
Beautiful short white infants christening gown. Cotton material. Embroidered stitching floral patterns on the whole gown. Scalloped shaped edging.

NB - is this actually a christening gown?
a - skirt is shorter & bodice larger - would fit older infant - say 1-2 yrs. Babies usually christened within a few months of birth.
b - large no. of mends in skirt indicates frequent use of dress.
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Cotton christening gown
Measurements
Height: 655mm x Length: 840mm
Shoulder Width: 180mm
Sleeve Width: 85mm

Shoulder to Waist - 180 mm
Waist to Hem - 480 mm
Sleeve - 85 mm
Waist - 520 mm
Hem - 1680 mm
Shoulder to Hem 660 mm
Production place
Unknown
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1971/85/1

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