This listing is for multiple items including:

Victorian era heirloom christening gown, likely dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Handmade from fine, lightweight white cotton. The bodice and hem display intricate Broderie Anglaise (eyelet lace) and openwork whitework embroidery.

Seller has hand washed in mild detergent and pressed. This beautiful christening gown does show signs of aging such as small areas of discoloration and a few very small holes. There are 3 areas that were previously patched.

Approximate measurements: Neck opening - 8 3/4”, arm openings 6.5”, 41.5” from the front of the neck to the bottom hem.

The gown is presented alongside other family heirlooms of the same period, including:

Vintage button-up leather and canvas baby boots. One boot is missing 1 button.

2 Leather -bound books:

Antique German-language Catholic prayer book titled Die Gebete der Heiligen (The Prayers of the Saints).

Antique miniature Catholic prayer book titled "The Guardian Angel," published by M.H. Wiltzius & Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

There is hand written birth and death dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, functioning as a family record. Names include: Weber, Schmidt, Bellamy.

tintype or early photograph & clipping from newspaper.