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Christening robe: T.8-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Muslin with Ayrshire whitework embroidery forming a stomacher panel on bodice and a widening panel from waist to hem, both framed by applied bands of similar embroidery. Whitework also on the sleeves, hem, neck edge, back and waist seams. Neck trimmed with narrow bobbin lace. Cotton drawstrings at neck and waist. Embroidery consists of trailing flowers and foliage, sprigs and spots in satin and stem stitch and pulled thread work.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Diana Hunter

Measurements and weight

Length: 38.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Hunter, Diana, Miss

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1874 CE

School or Style

Scottish

Components of the work

Drawstrings composed of cotton
Neck Trimming composed of bobbin lace
Skirt Length 32.5 in

Materials used in production

Muslin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.8-1984
Primary reference Number: 198808
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 24 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 10 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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