This is a gorgeous vintage child's mid to late 1800's Christening gown. Exquisite high quality cotton fabric combines with exceptional detailing - scads of tiny, tiny pintucks amid exquisite lace. There is lace on the stand up collar, cuffs, down the front and along the base. The lace at the base looks to me to be Ayrshire lace - 7" of fine floral gardens of embroidery with exceptional embroidered scalloped edges. The center section which runs from top to almost the base is a widening combination of rows of tiny hotsell pin tucks, cut work lace (Broderie Anglaise) and wings of trimmed lace. The back is gorgeous too - ties at waist that are edged with more lace. Gown closes in back with tiny hand carved shell buttons upper back ( top button is hidden). SWEET VINTAGE !!
The gown measures 45" long, 9 1/2" across chest laying flat, 10" across the waist laying flat and fuller hips. Beautifully designed and exquisitely constructed. Closes with carved white shell buttons.
Excellent vintage condition ! Only a few tiny pin holes in fabric. Carefully stored and lovingly cleaned. Museum quality piece. Love that vintage !!!!
Product code: Vtg. Antique Linen 1800's Long Christening Gown hotsell Set / Ayrshire Lace / Cleaned