This lovely Victorian baby's long gown dates from c.1890. Not all Victorian long gowns were Christening gowns. It was common for a baby of either sex to wear these long gowns for several months as daily wear, and then baby was "shortened" or put into shorter gowns. Nonetheless, this lovely example would make a very nice Christening gown.
This one is made of soft fine white cotton. The neck is high, edged with lace. The dress is lavished with eyelet embroidery and a ruffled yoke at the shoulders. It fastened with mother of pearl buttons at the back.
Please use these measurements to decide if this will fit. Remember these are approximate measurements of the garment, and you should allow several inches for ease of fit.
Width across shoulders_____________: 7 3/4"
Chest__________________________: about 25"
Width of upper arm_______________: 10"
Sleeve from center back of neck to cuff: 11"
Length factory from center back of neck to hem: 34"
The condition is quite good. I found a few pins specks It's been laundered and pressed so it's fresh and clean. This is an exceptionally nice antique gown.
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Product code: Antique Long Baby Dress Christening Gown factory Ruffles & Eyelet Victorian c.1890