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Christening Gown, babies

Christening Gown, babies

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Christening Gown, Babies, Full length babies Christening gown made of white cotton material that has many rust spots over it. The gown has been machine sewn, has the name “Green” written inside. Made by Ruth Green of Thames c1900. The sleeves are full length and have nine pintucks. The bodice has a piece of Guipure lace that is bordered either side by 20 rows of pintucks with a frill on either outer side. Attached to the front under the bodice are two long cotton fabric ties. The neck has a fabric frill and a row of lace. The back has a long slit opening with two buttonholes and buttons plus a ribbon tie at the top of the neck. On the lower hemline are 10 pintucks and the hem is edges with a piece of guipure lace. Length from neck to hem: 870mm. W under arms: 250mm, back opening 335mm and sleeve L 185mm. Background: William and Ruth Green came to live in Thames for a while, William was a part-time Baptist Minister. Wife Ruth, was a seamstress and had a shop in town. There is a history book: A Green family from Shropshire by Margaret Howie-Pask and Jean Leyland

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