Crisp English Christening Gown

C. 1900

A fantastic gown with body and character. Beautiful without an excess of frills. The bottom concludes with five pintucks and elegant hemstitching. The bodice features a double row of gathered whitework at the collar and long sleeves with a unique gather two inches above the cuff. The cotton is heavier than lawn with a satisfying crisp weight.  The back closes with two cotton ties and a lovely relaxed neckline with lots of extra fabric in back. Made by a combination of machine and hand. French seams throughout. Superb condition.     #1140

MEASUREMENTS


Top of shoulder to hem:   38  inches.

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam:   9 inches (slightly adjustable because of the cotton ties).

Neck circumference:  16 inches, adjustable with cotton  ties.

Chest circumference: 20 inches.

Armhole circumference:  6 inches.

Sleeve circumference at narrowest point 2 inches above cuff: 5 inches.

Hem circumference:  72  inches.

 

 

 

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