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Christening gown with sash
French
1843
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Cotton with linen bobbin lace, and silk ribbon and silk knotted fringe and silk lining
Dimensions
Overall (gown): 109 x 92 cm (42 15/16 x 36 1/4 in.)
Other (gown): 102 cm (40 3/16 in.)
Length x width (sash): 91 x 35 cm (35 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Other (gown): 102 cm (40 3/16 in.)
Length x width (sash): 91 x 35 cm (35 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Prince Serge Belosselsky-Belozersky
Accession Number48.1239a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionChristening gown and sash. Gown: white silk organdy bodice lined with white silk; band of lace threaded with two ribbons encircles upper edge; 3 small ribbon rosettes attached to lace on front. Organdy cap sleeves with ribbons with tassels. Organdy overskirt with center panel of inset ruffled organdy, each band separated by threaded ribbon; inset surrounded by vertical scallops of lace with ribbon rosettes. White silk underskirt. Back closure with three small silk covered buttons. Sash: two broad white silk satin ribbons, upper edges pleated into waistband; additional front panel with 3 horizontal pleats; lattice patterned knotted silk fringe on lower edge; hook and eye closure. Worn by Prince Constantin Belosselsky-Belozersky.