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

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

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Banff Banffshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Levie, Catherine Mrs

UUID

473c08ce-692f-4210-a23e-981e655a4317

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