embroidery. Please refer to the above photographs for details of conditionAntique Victorian christening gown, which has been produced from white cotton which has extensive floral embroidery to the skirt. The gown fastens to the back via cord ties to the waist and neck. The gown unusually comes with matching petticoat, which has the exact embroidery pattern on the gown to the hem, and these are rarely found together.
AGE -
Victorian, circa 1880's.
MEASUREMENTS -
Gown
Chest = 18" (under bodice/arms)
Sleeve= 2" (shoulder to cuff)
Length= 42" (shoulder to hem)
Petticoat
Chest = 18" (under bodice/arms)
Length= 41" (shoulder to hem)
CONDITION -
The gown is in fair condition for age, although there is a seam tear under both arms, plus the skirt has numerous fraying holes and fine tears, especially to the embroidery. The matching petticoat also has seam tears to the underarms, plus there are also small frying holes to the fabric. There are lose thread and some fraying to embroidered hems to both the gown and petticoat. Please refer to the above photographs for details of condition..
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Antique Victorian christening gown, which has been produced from white cotton which has extensive floral embroidery to the skirt. The gown fastens to the back via cord ties to the waist and neck. The gown unusually comes with matching petticoat, which has the exact embroidery pattern on the gown to the hem, and these are rarely found together.
AGE -
Victorian, circa 1880's.
MEASUREMENTS -
Gown
Chest = 18" (under bodice/arms)
Sleeve= 2" (shoulder to cuff)
Length= 42" (shoulder to hem)
Petticoat
Chest = 18" (under bodice/arms)
Length= 41" (shoulder to hem)
CONDITION -
The gown is in fair condition for age, although there is a seam tear under both arms, plus the skirt has numerous fraying holes and fine tears, especially to the embroidery. The matching petticoat also has seam tears to the underarms, plus there are also small frying holes to the fabric. There are lose thread and some fraying to embroidered hems to both the gown and petticoat. Please refer to the above photographs for details of condition.
Please Note - This item is an original/vintage piece, and as such may not comply with current/modern clothing safety regulations, and is being sold for display purposes only.
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