1840s Victorian christening gown is an exceptional one for a very special baptism, in antique cotton and all hand-sewn details. This antique baptism dress has cotton lace trim, tight gathers to the bodice, and slightly curved sleeves with a very long full skirt. It's completely hand sewn, made before the sewing machine was widely available... every seam, every bit of trim, everything is sewn by hand.

Measurements
Chest 15.5 to 16, Waist 14.5; Shoulder to Shoulder 7.75, Sleeve Length 7 1/8, Neck to Waist 6.5, Neck to Hem Length 38 Inches

Era
1830s - 1840s

Label
None, exquisitely made by hand, no sewing machine used

Materials
Fine white cotton broadcloth, white cotton crochet lace trim

Closure
White molded glass buttons at back neck, single snap at back waist

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice, especially for an early Victorian find; the back skirt has 3-4 penpoint holes about midway down, with traces of beige marks and a few tiny brown scuffs to lower right side, none would be easily discerned when worn; the back right sleeve has similarly faint beige dot to elbow; snap at back waist is a recent addition

Wear Recommendation
Wearable with due caution

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, shape and dry flat, if needed press on medium-high setting

*your chest, waist & hip measurements will fit those listed if your measurements equal what's listed or are slightly smaller
*size we list is a modern size equivalent, any size listed on label is a vintage size (which can be very different than a modern size)

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