Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Dress
Object Number
1932-15-1
Description
White sheer cotton christening dress; scoop neck with standing lace edged ruffle; short sleeves with ruffle; embroidered band below neck ruffle; partial open back with drawstrings at neck and waist; vertical tucks either side of opening on bodice; front en tablier panel with alternating horizontal panels of embroidery and bands of three ruffled bands with lace edging; ruffle with lace edging down panel sides; back of skirt with band of horizontal tucking; whitework embroidery and needle fillings; hand stitched
Comment
Belonged to Mrs. Newcomb Barney; outstanding example of Ayrshire whitework; probably professionally made by sewers
Category
Date Made
1867
Dimensions
Length: 45"; Width: 36"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
