Christening gown
Production date
Circa 1890s
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Description
A short sleeved white cotton handmade christening gown with a central panel patterned with pin tucks and broderie anglais detail. The gown has a lace neck collar and scalloped embroidered and lace cuffs. The gown is drawn at the back with a tie and gathered. There are four grey material covered small buttons to fasten the back.
Donated by Mrs D Mountford whose father's family was from Feilding, New Zealand.
Donated by Mrs D Mountford whose father's family was from Feilding, New Zealand.
Production date
Circa 1890s
Production place
New Zealand
Credit line
Gifted by Mrs D. Mountford
Accession number
0053/95
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