Christening Robe
ca. 1850 (made)
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Lawn christening robe with Ayrshire work embroidery in white cotton in satin and stem stitches with trailing eyelet holes, cutwork and needlepoint lace fillings. Down the long front is a vertical pattern of five delicate floral stems with bunches of flowers between. Similar stems border the bottom of the robe and on the shoulder pieces. Small bodice front is closely covered with blossoms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lawn embroidered in cotton, needlepoint lace |
| Brief description | Lawn christening robe with Ayrshire work embroidery in cotton and needlepoint lace, Great Britain, ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | Lawn christening robe with Ayrshire work embroidery in white cotton in satin and stem stitches with trailing eyelet holes, cutwork and needlepoint lace fillings. Down the long front is a vertical pattern of five delicate floral stems with bunches of flowers between. Similar stems border the bottom of the robe and on the shoulder pieces. Small bodice front is closely covered with blossoms. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr R. L. Joseph |
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| Accession number | T.146-1931 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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