Christening gown WW1; Unknown; c.1914-1950; 2001_702
Christening gown WW1
About this objectA christening gown. This was originally a parachute silk scarf bought back from WW1. Wilfred Sheppard gave it to his mother Rachel Anne Sheppard. Rachel later gave it to her granddaughter Mary Garmson. Mary cut the scarf in half and made a christening gown. Mary's children and nieces were christened in it. Wilfred also gave a scarf the same to Emily Smith (nee Sheppard) who gave it to her daughter Clarice.
Maker Maker Maker RoleSeamstress
Date Madec.1914-1950
Place Made Medium and Materialssilk
Measurements75cm length x 25cm width
Subject and Association Descriptionsilk christening gown from WW1
Credit LineMary Garmson
Object Type Object number2001_702
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