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Image Not Available for Christening Robe with Machine Embroidery
Christening Robe with Machine Embroidery
Image Not Available for Christening Robe with Machine Embroidery

Christening Robe with Machine Embroidery

Date1891
Object NameRobe
Mediumcotton
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensionslength: 103cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2002.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054103
About MeThe central panel of the robe is formed by strips of machine whitework insertion hand stitched together. The whitework features the traditional style of small flowers and buttonhole-edged flowers. The embroidery is entirely machine stitched.
The robe was first worn by Alexander Watt of Elgin at his baptism on 10 May 1891 and subsequently by his male descendants.

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