One of the most cherished heirlooms is the family christening gown.  Handed down from generation to generation, it is a treasured part of a family's living history.  These beautiful gowns and rompers are also ideal for a baby naming, dedication or bris.
Our gowns and rompers are handmade of the finest silk broadcloth and cotton sateen.
All gowns are 40 inches long and come complete with matching slip, bonnet and booties.
Attention to detail and quality materials are our signature. 
 
Shantung Collection
Veronica

JeanneEmmett
Vintage Collection
 
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A timeless design inspired by traditional christening attire, this beautiful gown is trimmed with crocheted lace around the bib, sleeve edges and hemline.  The bib is embellished with faux pearl buttons and satin bows.  Crocheted lace cascades down the center front of the gown, flanked by three delicate pintucks and satin ribbon streamers.  The gown is secured with twelve faux pearl buttons extending down the center back.  
It comes complete with matching slip, bonnet and booties (see below). 
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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100% antique white silk broadcloth or 
100% pure white cotton sateen 
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The simple elegance of this design is updated traditional.  Decorative pleats along the bib edges, sleeve edges and hemline distinguish this gown as a modern classic.  Faux pearl buttons adorn the bib and punctuate each pleat.  Satin ribbon streamers hang dramatically from the front bodice.  The gown is secured with twelve faux pearl buttons extending down the center back.  It comes complete with matching slip, bonnet and booties (see below). 
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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100% antique white silk broadcloth or 
100% pure white cotton sateen 
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Old world style marks this gown as one of distinction.  This charming gown is trimmed with crocheted lace around the sleeve edges and hemline ruffle.  The puff sleeves are elasticized at the bottom edges.  Crocheted lace cascades down the center front of the gown, flanked by delicate pintucks and satin ribbon bows and streamers.  The gown is secured with twelve faux pearl buttons extending down the center back.  It comes complete with matching slip, bonnet and booties (see below). 
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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100% antique white silk broadcloth or 
100% pure white cotton sateen 
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This pleated bib romper is available in both
long and short sleeves. Its blend of traditional and contemporary elements is appealing to those who desire the charm of a gown and the convenience
of a romper.  Satin ribbon streamers hang
from the front bodice.  The romper snaps
closed along the crotch and the roomy legs
are gathered into a cuff that can be worn
at mid-knee or ankle.
Comes with matching slip, bonnet and booties
 
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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100% antique white silk broadcloth or 
100% pure white cotton sateen 
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Heritage Collection
 
Julia
This 100% embroidered cotton voile gown has
tucks in the bodice that let out to box pleats at 
the chest.  Each bodice tuck is punctuated 
with floral buttons.  The gown is fully lined 
with cotton broadcloth and includes 
matching cotton voile shoulder cape.
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Hope
This 100% embroidered cotton voile dress (shown at right)
has short sleeves and a gathered skirt.  It is
approximately 20 inches long and
is fully lined with cotton broadcloth.
Hope comes with matching bonnet & diaper cover.
Natalie
This gown is the same style as Hope, but 36 inches long.
Natalie comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Charlotte
This 100% cotton Dotted Swiss gown has short
puff sleeves and a gathered skirt.
The gown is 36 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Mary
This 100% cotton Dotted Swiss dress has short
puff sleeves and a gathered skirt.
A shorter version of the Charlotte shown
above, the dress is approximately
20 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Elizabeth
This 100% cotton dobby voile dress has short
set-in sleeves, a square neck and gathered skirt.
The dress is approximately 20 inches long
and is fully lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & diaper cover.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Nancy
A longer version of the Elizabeth,
this 100% cotton dobby voile dress has short
set-in sleeves, a square neck and gathered skirt.
The gown is approximately
36 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
 
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Doris
This 100% cotton paisley devore dress (shown right)
has short puff sleeves and a gathered skirt.
The dress is approximately 20 inches long
and is fully lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & diaper cover.
Bernice
This gown is the same style as Doris, but is 36 inches long.
Bernice comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Winter
Collection
Carol
This winter gown has a crushed velvet bodice 
with a round neck and long sleeves.
A wide ribbon and bow accentuate the empire waistline.
The gathered skirt is made of 100% cotton sateen
and has a band of crushed velvet at the hem.
The gown is 36 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Jade
This winter dress has a crushed velvet bodice 
with a round neck and long sleeves.
A wide ribbon and bow accentuate the empire waistline.
The gathered skirt is made of embroidered organza.
The gown is 36 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & diaper cover.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Samantha
This winter gown has a crushed velvet bodice 
with a round neck and long sleeves.
A wide ribbon and bow accentuate the empire waistline.
The gathered skirt is made of embroidered organza.
The gown is 36 inches long and is fully
lined with cotton broadcloth. 
Comes with matching bonnet & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Linen
Collection
Joseph
This 100% linen gown has a sailor collar with
back bibs.  Decorative pleats embellish the
sleeve edges and hemline. 
Comes with matching slip, sailor cap & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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Gus
This 100% linen romper has a sailor collar
with back bib.  Decorative pleats embellish
sleeve edges.  Crotch seam closes with
snaps for easy changing.  Legs can be
worn at mid-knee or ankle.
Comes with matching slip, sailor cap & booties.
Available in Small, Medium, Large 
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The slips are made of 100% cotton batiste. 
They are constructed with French seams at the sides and back so that no rough edges 
ever touch baby's delicate skin. 
Slips are trimmed with cluny edging. 
Romper slip snaps closed along the crotch.  
 
 
 
 
Each gown and romper comes with 
a matching bonnet.  The Empyrean bonnet (left) 
is trimmed with cluny edging, 
the Heritage bonnet is trimmed with cluny lace 
and the Ovation and Celebration bonnets are finished 
with decorative pleats. 
All bonnets tie with satin ribbon. 
 
 
 
Each gown and romper also comes with matching booties.  All booties are trimmed with  
cluny edging and tie with satin ribbon, 
as shown in photo. 
 
 
 

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