Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Christening gown
Object name
Christening gown
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions
Overall: 35 x 32 in. ( 88.9 x 81.3 cm )
Description
White cotton christening gown with a round neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; yoke of vertical tucks and whitework vines in the center of the bodice; long sleeves with folded cuffs with three rows of tucks trimmed with needlepoint lace; high waistline; extremely long skirt with a wide undecorated hem; three needlepoint lace covered buttons below the neckline in the back.
Object Number
Z.1256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
