Christening Coat

Artist Claire Gould 1835

Dateca. 1900

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Coats
Cotton

Markings"Mothers meaning Mart's mother Claire made by her Mother when she was 65 years old".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mart Doig

Object numberCOS83.11.1.1

DescriptionBaby's christening coat (COS83.11.1.1) with detached cape (COS83.11.1.2). White cotton cording fabric, yoke, round neck, opens in front, 2 pearl button closures, long skirt pleated into yoke, decorative braids sewn down front and on sleeves in a design for decoration; cape of same fabric with one pearl button, round collar, outlined around edge with machine made embroidery edging.

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