{"product_id":"first-light-handmade-1960s-70s-crochet-christening-gown","title":"First Light · Handmade 1960s Crochet Christening Gown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic\/wool blend · satin ribbon · handmade crochet · 1960s · 55cm length flat · approx. newborn-3 months, cut long · excellent condition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny pink flower is embroidered at the chest, easy to miss until you're looking for it. Below the solid-worked bodice, the skirt opens into a lattice of joined lace motifs, sheer enough that it was always meant to be worn over a slip rather than alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo label survives, which is typical of a gown made for one specific occasion rather than sold. The solid crochet bodice, motif-square lace skirt, bell sleeves, and ribbon sash are all hallmarks of christening gowns crocheted at home through the 1960s, made long regardless of the baby's actual size, since a christening gown's length has always been more ceremonial than practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodice is worked in solid single crochet rows up to a shallow round neckline, with a pale pink satin ribbon threaded through the waist seam and tied in a bow at centre front. The skirt drops from there into open lace medallion squares, finished with a scalloped hem that matches the scalloped edge at each bell sleeve. Every edge, from the neckline to the cuffs, gets the same careful finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"caitiedid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198525632646,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5960\/8966\/files\/DSC_4345.jpg?v=1785391529","url":"https:\/\/checkout.caitiedid.shop\/products\/first-light-handmade-1960s-70s-crochet-christening-gown","provider":"caitiedid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}