Stunning quality

Dates from about mid 19th century, 1850's/60's

The gown has a square neckline (round when gathered) with small upstanding Beautiful babies Victorian christening gown lace frill.

It has short sleeves and is decorated with the finest bands of hand embroidered Ayrshire/ Broidery Anglaise and the most tiny pin tucks that resemble ruching. The gown has continuous robing (front frill ) that goes to the back neckline as a ruffle.

Beautiful Valencienne lace adorns the adjustable neckline.

Additional tiny pin tucking plays hide and seek underneath the bodice lace ! What details !

The skirt is finished off with pin tucks and more fantastic handworked laces.

This gown belonged to The Psase family Darlington. Given to H.B Psase by her Aunt Mrs Philip Tuckett. Worked by Anne Psase of Falmouth'

Made in a fine cotton lawn

No visible signs of damage, two pinholes at the top back waist hidden with the gathering, one pinhole underneath the front frill .Nice white most wearable condition for a special Angel’s Christening Day !

Measures 20" across waist (can gather in), 24" across chest, 39" length

This beauty has it all !

SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS !

$325.00

QUITE A STEAL AT THIS PRICE !