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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
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Cotton
Lace
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.
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Monday, 24 January, 2022
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