Christening Dress with Ruffled Collar
Datec. 1903
MediumTEXTILES
Credit LineGift of Ms. Betty Sterling, 2004.
Object number2004.019.013
Label TextThis baptismal gown was worn by Luella Motley at her christening in 1903. Christening gowns are worn by the infant or child at the time of their baptism. The gowns are long and white, usually made of linen or cotton, and sometimes decorated with lace and embroidery. The gowns are a symbol of purity and according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The white garment symbolizes that the person baptised has 'put on Christ', has risen with Christ.”
NameGown, Baptismal
1885 - 1895
1840s - 1880s