Crafts

Ayrshire Needlework Christening Robe

Period:

19th Century

Description:

This was a christening robe for a baby girl. The "V" shaped design on the bodice appears to be tucked in to the skirt, this signifies that it is a girls robe, on boys robes the point of the "V" is visible.

Place of Production:

Ayrshire

Dimensions:

L 1062mm

Source:

Dean Castle

Digital Number:

EATX007b, EATX007c, EATX007a

Copyright:

East Ayrshire Council