Heirloom Christening Gowns

Molly Malinda Heirloom Christening Gown with Bonnet and Slip  $279.99

Oh my!  Which is more precious?  The baby or this "Molly Malinda" Heirloom Christening Gown?  Well, only ONE of them is for sale!  :)

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Molly Malinda Heirloom Christening Gown with Slip

Our "Molly Malinda" christening gown is embellished with French insertion lace across bodice and down front with a delicate ribbon rosebud design on lower bodice.  Ribbon design is repeated above and below.   Embroidered at the hemline is a cross and ribbon design.  100% Pima Cotton  27" in Length

The neck is finished with entredeux and lace.  Around neck front and back are hand-sewn French knots.  At each shoulder on back and also at back hemline, tiny rosebuds are embroidered.  Long sleeves repeat ribbon and rosebud cluster with insertion lace down each side of design.  Bottom of sleeve has insertion lace and beading lace tied with silk ribbon.  Hem has a row of insertion lace and Swiss embroidered lace with insertion lace with entredeux between each row.  The last row of lace shows tiny crosses.

SLIP:  Slip repeats two rosebud designs at bodice and larger rosebud ribbon cluster at hemline.  Neck, arms and hem are finished with lace.

 

BONNET:  Top of Bonnet repeats the ribbon and rosebud cluster.  Each side and back has small rosebud design.  Bonnet is edged in lace with wing-needle and has entredeux stitching around the entire edge.  Silk ribbon ties are attached with square mother-of-pearl buttons.

Offered in Sizes 3, 6 and 9 months.

 

Sarah Beth Heirloom Christening Gown with Slip and Bonnet  $159.99

This little "Daygown" Heirloom Christening Gown uses 100% Cotton Batiste with 2 panels of Swiss Cotton Eyelet, Entredeux in the middle with Lavender ribbon running down front, French insertion lace on both sides of Swiss Eyelet and French edging at neckline.  Back of neck has placket opening.  Long sleeves have lavender ribbon through entredeux and French edging lace.

SLIP:  (Not shown)  100% Cotton Batiste with narrow lace around hemline, arms and neckline

Bonnet has 100% Cotton Batiste Eyelet edging in front and eyelet gathered in back with a tied ribbon making it adjustable for baby's head.  Lavender ribbon ties attached with lavender ribbon bows.

Any color of ribbon may be chosen making this simpler gown appropriate for boys!

When purchasing an heirloom christening gown, be aware that cotton and silk (natural fibers) will preserve their beauty far longer than man-made materials.

3-Piece Antique Replica Heirloom Christening Gown Ensemble  $169.99

Available in Newborn (8-13 lbs.)  Small (13-15 lbs.) Medium (16-18 lbs.) and Large (19-21 lbs.)

This gorgeous Heirloom Christening Gown is an exact replica of an antique!  It features white voile with tiny tucks in the front and back and lace-trimmed long sleeves and hem.  Front has added "bolero" style layer at shoulders edged in lace.  This ensemble comes complete with matching slip and bonnet.

 

 

3-Piece Sweet Sydney Christening Dress Ensemble  $139.99

Available in Newborn (8-13 lbs.)  Small (13-15 lbs.) Medium (16-18 lbs.) and Large (19-21 lbs.)

Choose from white or yellow dotted swiss for this sweet embroidered dress, slip and bonnet combination.  Dress has a voile underlayer, and bonnet and slip are both edged in French lace.  Embroidery includes a cross (see below) which is optional.