Material: textile. Size: 33 1/2" W. x 28 1/4" L. Description: white cotton muslin - made for baptismal gown - 4 3/4" W. "bellyband" - 5 1/2" W. nainsook ruffle flounce, embroidered and stitched cutwork in floral and scallop design border - 13 1/2" L. back placket.
Made by Mattie McGrath Williamson (aunt of donor) in 1899. Gown #72.85.1, Petticoat #72.85.3, bonnet #72.85.4, bootees #72.85.5 were all made to go with gown. Donor and her brothers and sisters were baptized in the outfit.
