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  1. Photograph of Terase Silva Wearing Family Christening Dress, c. 1957-1958 - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Photograph of Terase Silva Wearing Family Christening Dress, c. 1957-1958. A black and white landscape copy-print of the photograph depicting Terase, a granddaughter of Francis Silva. Terase is sleeping in a white bonnet and a long white cotton dress with lace inserts (1973.359). She is laying on a twin bed; the bed is covered with the light quilt that has a dark round floral pattern throughout. Under Terase is a white crochet baby blanket. The b...

    Record Type: Photo

    Copyprint depicting Terace (Terry) Silva wearing the set of Christening clo
  2. Photograph of Terase Silva Wearing Family Christening Dress, c. 1957-1958 - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Photograph of Terase Silva Wearing Family Christening Dress, c. 1957-1958. A black and white landscape copy-print of the photograph depicting Terase, a granddaughter of Francis Silva. Terase is sleeping in a white bonnet and a long white cotton dress with lace inserts (1973.359). She is laying on a twin bed; the bed is covered with the light quilt that has a dark round floral pattern throughout. Under Terase is a white crochet baby blanket. The b...

    Record Type: Photo

    Copyprint depicting Terace (Terry) Silva wearing the set of Christening clo
  3. Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906 - Gown, Baptismal

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906. White batiste christening gown with tatted trim on neckline, armscyes and hemline. There are three mother-of-pearl buttons on proper left shoulder. Dress is pleated at sides of waste. One of three pieces worn together (1973.359.001-003); this one probably worn as an under layer.

    Record Type: Object

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906
  4. Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906 - Gown, Baptismal

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906. White flannel sleeveless gown has white rick-rack trim on neckline and armscyes. There are six mother-of-pearl buttons, three on each shoulder. It is machine sewn. It is one of three pieces worn together (1973.359.001-003); this one probably worn as an under layer for warmth.

    Record Type: Object

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906
  5. Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906 - Gown, Baptismal

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906. White batiste christening gown with white satin ribbon insertion and machine lace at neckline. Yoke has threadwork lace and ruffle trimmed with machine lace. Gathers at shoulders and cuffs are trimmed with satin bows and machine lace. Gathered waistline and two rows of thread work at hemline, with hemstitching. It is one of three pieces worn together (1973.359.001-003); this one was worn as the outer lay...

    Record Type: Object

    Silva Christening Gown, c. 1905-1906

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