Christening robe. Puffy, short sleeves, decorated all over the front with lace.

Dublin Core

Title

Christening robe. Puffy, short sleeves, decorated all over the front with lace.

Identifier

ABDUA:17956

Description

Christening-robe, 175 years old, exquisite lace and delicately hand-sewn on fine lawn. Worn by Alexander Elder, and a member of the Anton family (given by Mrs Catherine Levie, Anton being her previous married name).

Date

Early: 1800 Late: 1900

Format

lace cloth lawn cloth, L(shoulder to hem): 1000 mm W(at hem): 650 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Banff Banffshire

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Levie, Catherine Mrs