 A MOST EXTROIDINARY CHRISTENING GOWN WITH MATCHING PETTICOAT OF LAVISH LACES AN EXQUISITE RARE SET UNIQUE IN ITSELF IN FINE SPARKLING WHITE CONDITION. BATISTE COTTON BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED WITH QUALITY WHITEWORK,BRODERIE ANGLAISE AND OTHER DETAILED LACES. ORIGIN FROM AN ALABAMA PLANTATION CIRCA 1890 - 1900 WHERE THE COTTON USED FOR THIS GOWN AND PETTICOAT PROBABLY CAME FROM THESE FIELDS ! THIS CHRISTENING GOWN MEASURES 40" IN LENGTH AND 20" CHEST. SLEEVE LENGTH 7" TINY PEARL BUTTONS IN THE BACK. LACES COVERING BODICE,SLEEVES, NECKLINE IN AN ATTRACTIVE DESIGN DOWN THE FRONT. WIDE LACE RUFFLE HEM THAT DIPS UP THE CENTER. THE FINEST 23 ROWS OF PINTUCKING EXTENDS ALL THE WAY AROUND. A COUPLE OF EXPECTED PINHOLES AND COTTON NUB IN THE WEAVE THAT DO NOT DETRACT FROM ITS BEAUTY. LACES LOOKING LIKE AN OLD FASHIONED VALENTINE ! MATCHING BATISTE PETTICOAT IN PRINCESS STYLE FITTED GORED SEAMS 36" LENGTH. DIAGONAL LACES OF TINY DELICATE FLOWER DESIGN ALTERNATING WITH ROWS OF PINTUCKING EXTENDS ALL AROUND WITH WHITEWORK LACE RUFFLE. 4 PEARL BUTTON BACK CLOSING. IN FINE CONDITION. SPECIAL CHRISTENING SET WAITING TO BE WORN AND FAMILY TREASURED FOR ANOTHER HUNDRED YEARS ! SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! $549.00 set of Gown and Petticoat GREAT BUY !
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 VIN 40 EMBELLISHED LACE GOWN 1860-1890 FRILLS AND WHITEWORK LAWN VICTORIAN BEAUTY! This is a fabulous example of a quality lawn white work Victorian christening gown circa 1860-1890.The front of the robe has a princess line panel extravagantly embellished with alternate bands of pin tucks, lace insertions and loose flounces ,beautiful embroidered frills run either side of the panel from the hem right over the shoulders and continue round to the back of the neckline the matching sleeves complement this frill perfectly. There are three rows of pin tucks all around the hem line. The back of the dress fastens with two ties one at waistline and the other at the neck these allow some adjustment in size.
A romantic gown ,a real showstopper, in excellent condition snowy white ,a highly wearable heirloom Victorian Christening Gown.
This gorgeous dress has been gently hand laundered ready for use or display.
Measurements: Length from shoulder to hem 40" Waist measured flat 10 1/2" can be adjusted. Chest measurment 21" Neckline to end of sleeve 3" Sweep at hemline 72"circumference $695.00 Sold on first come first serve basis
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AYRSHIRE 1800'S LACE GOWN These gowns are an outstanding antique beauty from the 1800's.In charming tradition it is said that when the point of the bodice was on the outside the gown was for a boy, on the arrival of a girl the point would be tucked in when christened. There is the special opening in the front of the bodice especially for this purpose in this particular style of Ayrshire gown. Made of a fine but strong batiste cotton these gowns have endured ! This fine quality workmanship was done from 1814 to 1870. These gowns feature the finest whitework flowers with intricate needlelace fillings ,panels on each side of the skirt front with trailing vine that runs up to the waist or half way up. The bodice is covered with amazingly detailed fine quality workmanship of Ayrshire. A very fine ribbon beads through the neckline and ties in the back. The history of Ayrshire dates to 1814 when Lord Montgomerie died in Sicily his widow returned to Ayr , Scotland bringing with her a beautifully made baby gown , presented to her by a French needleworker. She gave this gown to an experienced embroiderer who worked on duplicating the techniques of this fine work . This was taught to many Scottish women . Each worker was a specialist in a particular pattern or filling and standards were high . Not an art that everyone could create. The trade was passed down in the family. The hardest thing was to make the fine lace fillings ,and only few women could do it to the required extent. But Ayrshire embroidery could be made by more than one person , so a lot of women could put their effort in preparing the final product. Mrs. Jamieson had set tremendous standards for the making of Ayrshire embroidery that not everyone could put up to. That was especially hard for making the satin stitches and eyelet work. But working usually in groups of several Scottish women managed to make the fine product and come up with magnificent results now seen in these fantastic Ayrshire Christening Gowns ! During the American war in the 1860's stopped the import of cotton and the decline of Ayrshire . Fashion change in 1870 and the start of machine made lace was its demise. AYRSHIRE BEAUTIES ARE A PIECE OF HISTORY ! In Ayrshire from 1870 until 1890 only older women made the Delicate embroidery. The young women did not learn the technique anymore. The design became coarser and was made More in the English style. This work became known as Broderie Anglaise English Embroidery A white work needlework technique incorporating features of Embroidery,cutwork,and needle lace that arose in England in The 19th Century. Broderie Anglaise is characterized by patterns composed of small holes or eyelets bound with overcast or buttonhole stitches. Later Broderie Anglaise also featured small patterns worked in satin stitch. |
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VIN 1860 LAWN HANDWORKED 45 1/2" STUNNING ORNATE VICTORIAN CHRISTENING GOWN AND PETTICOAT A truly stunning all hand worked on fine lawn whitework Christening gown with an accompanying petticoat, the gown dating to around the 1860's and having a most beautiful highly decorative central panel and bodice all of which is hand applied. The bodice is decorated with panels of padded whitework, cutwork and drawn threadwork these panels being applied with herringbone stitches. Either side of this panel there are two side scalloped flat frills again all handworked and decorated with cutwork and padded whitework. These frills, robings along with the outer panel of padded whitework which is applied to the bodice, ascend up from the waist band over the shoulder and along the back neckline. A thin trimming of Valencienne lace decorates the neckline and to the back of the gown there is a minute linen covered button at the neck and adjustable linen ties to the neck and waist openings along with a small linen covered button nearer the waist. The most lovely short sleeves are made up with a panel of padded whitework and drawn threadwork, this panel again being applied with herringbone stitches and a thin trimming of Valencienne lace to the edges. Both the neckline and waistband are decorated with hand stitched herringbone stitches. The beautiful skirt to this gown is again all hand worked and assembled, the fabulous panel being totally embellished from the waist right down to the hemline with horizontal panels of decorative padded whitework, drawn threadwork, cutwork and row upon row of pintucks. Each panel again being applied with decorative herringbone stitches. Either side of this lovely central panel there are two stunning side flat frills, these frills robings measuring 4 1/2" wide (at their widest point) and are decorated with a panel of padded whitework and scalloped cutwork. The whitework panel again being applied with hand sewn herringbone stitches. These wonderful side frills descend down from the waist and decorate the hemline to the front central panel. At the hemline, and radiating out from either side of the central panel and encompassing the sides and back of the gown there is a 15 1/2" deep band of hand stitched decorative pintucks. Measuring chest......21" length......45 1/2" this most stunning of gowns is truly in excellent condition for it's age with just a couple of undetectable pinholes. It has been freshly laundered is sparkling white, free of all stains and ready for use. A most lovely all hand worked antique baby's Christening gown, which is approximately 148 years old, made from the finest lawn, exquisitely worked....a true treasure. It is ready for immediate use and with the right care and conservation will serve many generations to come. You will not be disappointed. The accompanying cotton 40" petticoat is trimmed at the neckline with a thin trimming of lace and to the bottom of the skirt there are three rows of decorative pintucks. To the back of the bodice there are adjustable linen ties to the neck and waist openings along with a linen covered button. Having been freshly laundered this petticoat is sparkling white, free of all stains and damage and ready for use giving body volume to this softly lovely gown ! AN EXCEPTIONAL VISION TO BEHOLD! $ 632.00 SET OF GOWN AND PETTICOAT SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !
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 VIN 1890 Highly Decorative Central Panel Gown A most decorative Victorian Christening gown circa 1890 this eyecatching gown having a central panel and bodice which is heavily decorated on a floral theme. The central skirt panel is totally embellished with row upon row of horizontal pintucks, whitework panels and a most pretty deep whitework frilled flounce to the hemline of the central panel. To either side of this central panel there are two side flat frills, these frills being scalloped in design and again on a floral theme. The hemline is further decorated with a scalloped whitework flounce which radiates out from either side of the central panel and continues around the whole circumference of the hemline of the skirt. The highly embellished bodice again is decorated with rows of vertical pintucks, a whitework central panel and diagonal panels of scalloped whitework. The pretty 'puffed' short sleeves have a thin trimming of Valencienne lace to the edges. The neckline to the bodice is also decorated with the same trimming of Valencienne lace and to the back of the bodice there is an adjustable linen tie to both neck and waist openings. Measurements are chest.....20" length.....38 1/2". This pretty Christening gown is in excellent condition, has been freshly laundered is stain free and ready for use. An extremely sturdy cotton batiste wearable gown which without doubt will serve many generations to come ! Great buy for such a lovely antique Christening Gown ! $249.00 SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !
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 VIN 39 AYR 1880 MINT GOWN Stunning Ayrshire whitework lace on fine linen cambric( finer than lawn ) embroidered panels reaching from hem to the bodice, ruffles of Ayrshire handiwork and rows of pintucking make for an outstanding design. Framed with a scalloped vertical lace frill on each side. Batiste gown is in mint unworn condition. Length is 39" , chest measurement 22", skirt circumference is 68". Front panel design consists of 3 ruffled 2" rows of lace with row of flat inserted lace, 2 ruffled2" rows of lace and 1 flat inserted lace, 1 ruffled 2" row of lace and 1 flat inserted row of lace, followed by 5 sets of 5 rows of pintucking alternating with the flat inserted lace. Design of small delicate flowers and fern leaves. Much lovely detail has been worked into this creation ! Gathered full bodice with pintucking and whitework , full puffed sleeves. Valencienne delicate lace around neckline that tie closes , 1 button in full gathered back. 3 rows of pintucking extend all around the hemline edged in scalloped Ayrshire embroidery. $695.00 SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !
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 VIN 39 VICTORIAN AYRSHIRE WHITEWORK GOWN STUNNING ORNATE VICTORIAN CHRISTENING GOWN A most lovely Victorian all hand assembled embossed looking whitework Ayrshire Christening gown dating to around the 1880's and having an eyecatching highly decorative central panel, this panel being totally embellished from the neckline right down to the hemline with diagonal and horizontal panels of decorative whitework and flounces some of the whitework panels and flounces being embellished at either side with hand sewn herringbone stitches. Either side of this lovely central panel there are two side flat frills, these frills also being decorated with hand sewn herringbone stitches and rise up from the hemline, over the shoulder and continue around the back of the neckline. The neckline to this most attractive gown has a thin trimming of Valencienne lace, the neck seam having hand stitched herringbone stitching applied. The pretty short sleeves are constructed from the same whitework frills as in the central panel. The back of the gown has adjustable linen ties to the neck and waistband which can be adjusted to suit baby's size. The waistband to the side and back of the gown also having hand stitched herringbone decoration. At the hemline, and radiating out from the central panel and encompassing the sides and back of the gown there are three rows of decorative pintucks and a whitework flounce. Measuring chest......21" length......39" this most eyecatching gown is in excellent condition for it's age with only two minute pinholes both lost in the folds of the skirt. Having been freshly laundered it is sparkling white and ready for use. A most lovely all hand assembled antique baby's Christening gown, ready for immediate use and sturdy enough to serve many generations to come. Sold on first come first serve basis ! $695.99
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 VIN 43 ECCLESIASTICAL C.1930 GOWN UNUSUAL VINTAGE DECORATIVE LACE CHRISTENING GOWN Circa 1930 a most attractive white embroidered on net lacework Christening gown the lovely and most eyecatching skirt being decorated with embroidered whitework on an ecclesiastical theme. The decoration to the bodice is somewhat plainer but inkeeping with the decoration on the skirt. A silk satin ribbon adornes the waistline. The bodice of this pretty gown is decorated at the neckline with a thin trimming of lace, the short sleeves having the same lace decoration applied to the edges and are slightly gathered in with a silk ribboned bow. A silk ribboned tie acts as a closure to the neck opening to the back of the bodice followed by three mother of pearl buttons which descend down the opening to the waistline. A cotton underslip has been added at a later stage to the skirt of this gown. Measuring chest....23" length....43" this most attractive gown is in excellent condition, and having been freshly laundered is sparkling white, stain and damage free and ready for use. A most attractive and highly individual, sturdy vintage Christening gown which with the right care and conservation will serve many generations to come. Take notice of the outstanding embroidery ! The chalice,cross and heart.The Eye of Providence or the all-seeing eye is a symbol showing an eye surrounded by rays of light or a glory, and usually enclosed by a triangel. It is sometimes interpreted as representing the eye of God keeping watch on humankind. Emphasises the triangle representing the Trinity. This makes for an exceptional Christening choice ! Sold on a first come first serve basis ! $549.99
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 BEAUTIFUL ORNATE CUTWORK BRODERIE ANGLAISE VINTAGE CHRISTENING GOWN Circa 1900 a most superior white decorative cotton lawn Christening robe this lovely gown having an eyecatching scalloped edged skirt, the decoration to this skirt consisting of row upon row of floral cutwork which is a most wonderful 23" in depth. This beautiful decoration is applied to the whole circumference of this eyecatching skirt. Attached to the lovely scalloped hemline is a 1 3/4" flounce of whitework which adds even more charm to this lovely gown. The pretty high waisted bodice at the front is embellished with slightly diagonal and horizontal whitework panels, these panels being prettily decorated at either side with hand stitched herringbone stitches.The pretty neckline is trimmed with a thin trimming of Valencienne lace the neck seam having hand stitched herringbone decoration as has the waist band. The full length sleeves have a pretty scalloped edged whitework frill at cuff level and to the back of the bodice there are adjustable linen ties to the neck opening and a linen covered button at the waist opening. Measuring chest.....22" all around, length.....36 1/2" approximately this most lovely gown is in excellent condition is stain and damage free and having been freshly laundered is sparkling white and ready for use. A truly most sturdy and eyecatching gown, which would make a wonderful heirloom serving many generations to come. Certain to please ! Sold on first come first serve basis ! $429.99 SOLD OUT
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FANTASTIC 1900'S ENTIRELY HANDWORKED CUTWORK LACE DRESS FOR BABY'S CHRISTENING ! Here's a georgous antique child's dress entirely handworked from the early 1900's made of fine lawn cotton. All of this beautiful embroidery had been done by hand on the yoke , sleeves , skirt and hemline which is scalloped.Covered with this lovely adornment both front and back makes this dress breathtaking ! Bodice features pintucking , openwork lace and a delicate design . Satin ribbon beads through the neckline that ties in the back along with a tiny pearl button for back closure. This unique dress measures 22 " in length , 20 " chest and has a generous 58" hem circumference . Makes for a very special baby gift that can be used for the Happy Christening and continued use for any Holiday ! In good condition , freshly cleaned and ready to wear ! SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! $ 169.00
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VINTAGE VICTORIAN 1900 SCALLOPED HANDWORKED GEORGOUS CHRISTENING GOWN WITH MATCHING SLIP This is an unbelievable georgous set entirely handdone ! This handworked gown from the early 1900's is made of fine cotton batiste and features delicate lace frill and scalloped hemline on both the gown and slip ! It also has a so pretty cutwork pattern throughout the skirt and yoke . The yoke continues to the back with this fine cutwork design where it closes with 4 pearl buttons and buttonholes. This hand cutwork continues 11 " up from the hem . I was amazed to discover that all the scalloped , cutwork lace , seams are all done with love by hand . An art from the past has survived in great condition. Gown measures 27 1/2" in length , 26" chest and has a 56" skirt circumference. The slip measures 25 1/4" in length , buttons at the top with 2 pearl buttons . The neckline , arm holes , and the hem are all hand embroidered in scallops. This on its own is a lovely piece ! A most beautiful set for a beautiful baby ! Look at the closeups of the bodice and hemline detail . SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ! $ 250.00 SET OF GOWN AND SLIP
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