christening gown

White lawn christening gown with name tag 'chitly'. The front panel of the skirt is machine made Valencienne lace with a frill at either side, alternating with tucks and lace panels with satin stitched leaves. Bodice has a V shaped panel with its point cut off, and a frill either side of the V. There is a circular medallion in the middle front of bodice. A button fastenings at back.

Cambridge/Waikato/New Zealand

col.2817 (colonial)

History

Social History