CHRISTENING GOWN

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Overview

A baby's christening gown, lawn weave, gathered at bodice, which has been machine sewn.
Neck: Lace insertion with lace edging and handmade drawstrings.
Front panel; lace edge with Broderie Anglaise.
Sleeves; lace around edges.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.209
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Material
Height or length
95 cm
Contextual Information

Broderie Anglaise (French 'English Embroidery') is a whitework needlework technique incorporating features of embroidery, cutwork and needle lace that arose in England in the 19th century. Broderie Anglaise is characterized by patterns composed of small holes or eyelets bound with overcast or buttonhole stitches. Later Broderie Anglaise also featured small patterns worked in satin stitch.

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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