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Infant's Christening Dress1880s

Not on view
Cream-white infant christening gown with long skirt, short sleeves, and central panel of pintucks, eyelet embroidery, and gathered fabric sections, displayed against a gray background

Unknown, Infant's Christening Dress, 1880s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss. Charlotte M. Brown, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Infant's Christening Dress
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1880s
Medium
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery and mother-of-pearl buttons
Dimensions
Center back length: 40 5/8 in. (103.19 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss. Charlotte M. Brown
Accession Number
41.14.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles