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Christening gown
(1850-1900)
Medium
cotton (lawn), linen
Measurements
113.0 cm (centre back) 21.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
inscribed (vertically) in pen and ink centre back: C. Williams
Accession Number
D465-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
White cotton lawn, front panel with diagonal bands of machine-embroidered insertions and machine bobbin lace borders. Gathered skirt with horizontal tucking.