Antique christening coat circa 1900 cape collar Embroidery Very good condition
This item was made most probably for a boy as it was considerd by some as more masculine than a gown!
It seems to have never been worn.
Under the cape collar there is a underlining little coat made of cotton batiste.
It has a frill with lace at the bottom .The coat does not show as the very generous collar covers it as does the similarly deep piece of floral eyelet covering the lower part of lining coat .
MEASURES:
Coat has a front and back yoke which measures at the back 9"1/4.
-bottom width of coat ( above frill) 43"wide.
-Neck:11" max.
-Shoulder to sh: 9"1/4
-Armpit to armpit( of liningcoat): will fit numerous baby sizes as the fabric being gathered at necklevel, gives fullness.
-Total Length: 24"1/4
-Waist:full
-Sleeve Length :7"
-Depth of cape collar: 15"1/4 .
-Width of cape collar:55"
-(Under )Coat frill depth: 3"3/8
CONDITION:
Just freshly laundered, very white,looking very much ready to become your family heirloom.
During the wash a few stitches have become undone.very minor.
Fabric and construction are very good.No damage.
-I do combine multiple purchases.
-There will be reimbursement of excess paid after shipping.That assures the greatest accuracy in shipping costs.
and makes for a valuable transaction .
-I send second or first class Signed For ,depending on the value of the item so that you can be confident of it being delivered.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS :I post International Tracked and Signed so you can be confident of the item arriving safely and in a reasonable time.In minimising the time,minimising also the risk of loss.
If you like this vintage, please, visit my shop at Beldentel2 for more high quality selectively hand picked vintage items acquired some 40 years ago from European vintage.
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