CIRCA 1880, EXQUISITE LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE LACE

CIRCA 1880, EXQUISITE LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE LACE. A superb early lawn gown decorated profusely with Whitework embroidery  and the gown also has numerous  fine ruffles edged with tiny whitework embroidery.  These early translucent  lawn gowns were very special , they were usually adorned with elaborate designs and lots of ruffles. The gown has tiny smocking or pin tucking in between the whitework. The gown also has two shaped ties  at the back. This is quite a lavish gown that came from a important collection.A few very tiny pinholes, totally minor. In good strong condition, the gown has been laundered.We have some slips here and so might be able to match the gown.A lovely gown for the collector or for a doll.

Item #AL1634

 

CIRCA 19THC. ETHEREAL LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENE LACE

CIRCA 19THC. ETHEREAL LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE LACE. A wonderful early lawn christening gown with masses of Valencienne lace insertions and whitework embroidery. This gown came from a very good collection ,the lady had excellent taste and only bought the very best clothing! The gown has pin tucking and a wide Valencienne lace on the bodice , sleeves ,and a wide lace around the edge of the gown and also on both wings down the front of the gown. The most elaborate gowns were always made on this fine lawn. The long sleeves under the capped sleeves were usually added for a baby born in the cooler months and can be easily removed. Measuring approx. almost 45" long.A few tiny pinholes, totally minor!! The dress is in wonderful condition and has been laundered.

Item #AL1633

 

CIRCA 1900, ELABORATE CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE, PIN TUCKING / SLIP

CIRCA 1900, ELABORATE CHRISTENING GOWN W/VALENCIENNE LACE,PIN TUCKING WITH MATCHING SLIP

Item #AL1625

 

CIRCA 1900, ADORABLE CHILD'S BRODERIE ANGLAISE DRESS

CIRCA 1900, ADORABLE CHILD'S BRODERIE ANGLAISE DRESS

Item #AL1624

 

CIRCA 1890-1900, LOVELY SILK AND VALENCIENNE LACE CHRISTENING GOWN

CIRCA 1890-1900,LOVELY SILK AND VALENCIENNE LACE CHRISTENING GOWN

Item #AL1623

SOLD

 

SUPERB 19THC. VALENCIENNE LACE CHRISTENING GOWN

SUPERB 19THC. VALENCIENNE LACE CHRISTENING GOWN

Item #AL 1622

SOLD

 

EXQUISITE 19THC. LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/WHITEWORK,VALENCIENNE LACE

EXQUISITE 19THC.LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/WHITEWORK,VALENCIENNE LACE

Item # AL1621

SOLD

 

CIRCA 1900, WONDERFUL CHILD'S DRESS WITH VALENCIENNE LACE

CIRCA 1900, WONDERFUL CHILD'S DRESS WITH VALENCIENNE LACE. A superb child's lawn dress encrusted with masses of Valencienne lace. It is always rare to fine these beautiful frothy dresses and this is certainly one of the nicest ones I have come across . A unusual scalloped shape at the bottom of the dress with whitework embroidery and lovely double capped lace sleeves.In good strong condition. The dress seems as if it was rarely used.

Item #AL1484

SOLD

 

CIRCA 19THC. ELABORATE BRODERIE ANGLAISE CHRISTENING GOWN

CIRCA 19THC.ELABORATE BRODERIE ANGLAISE CHRISTENING GOWN

Item #AL1478

SOLD