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Shire of Toodyay > Records

CHRISTENING GOWN

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c. 1850

Subcollections

Costume & textiles

Overview

Infants christening gown.
Cotton lawn with applique and drawn thread.
Bodice has flower and leaf design with small scollops going on to shoulders.
Zigzag pattern on bottom of gown and on seams down front panel with an opening at back.
It is tied with ribbon and one button (which is missing). Has few holes, darned at front.

Historical information

Was used for all the Whitfield family children

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.272

Item type

Material

Width

73 cm

Height or length

110 cm

Themes

Year

c. 1850

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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