Long English Christening Gown with Ayrshire Embroidery 

c.1870

What an exquisite masterpiece of hand stitching and hand embroidery. Most notable  is the phenomenal Ayrshire hand embroidery on the bodice and repeated in the symmetrical 8-inch-tall floral design on the center bottom.  Beautifully constructed, immaculate design. The cap sleeves display more embroidery, two sweet flaps, hemstitching, and a fluffy confident, cotton ruffle. The fabric is a lovely batiste that feels like new. Pictures hardly do justice to the delicacy and beauty of the embroidery design and perfect stitches. Even the narrow waistband has been adorned with a continuous single line of small French knots. This gown is long at 44 inches. Every edge is finished with delicate embroidered scallop teeth. Closes in the back with two adjustable cotton ties. Superb condition.  #U1132. SOLD

MEASUREMENTS

Top of shoulder to hem:  44  inches.

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam:   8 inches 

Underarm chest circumference:  19 inches.

Waist circumference:  19 inches.

Neck circumference (adjustable):  18  inches.

Armhole circumference: 6  inches.

Sleeve cuff circumference:  6 inches

Hem circumference:  72 inches. 

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