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Year Donated
1996
Item Description
Color: White
Fabric Construction: Lawn- fine plain weave
Fiber Content: Cotton or linen- skirt is cut on cross grain and has border with embroidered Eiffel Tower on it- large
Style: Christening- very long skirt
Garment Top: Yoke of insertion, lace and ruffle, trim
Skirt: Very long and full- gathered at waistline
Neckline: Round, lace collar- ruffle
Sleeve: Long, puffed, gathered with lace and embroidered ruffle at cuff
Closure: Back- 3 buttons- only one remains
Decorative Detail: Eiffel Towers, lace insertion in yoke
Condition of Object: Stains on front- washed and lemon juice used and stain has faded considerably
Estimated Time Period
1890-1899
Gender costume is for
Children
Recommended Citation
086, "Dress, Baby, Christening, White Lawn, Eiffel Tower Embroidered" (1895). All Historic Costumes Images. 677.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/costumes_all/677