Christening Gown
Protecting an heirloom
This Christening Gown dates from 1890. It has been fully restored by Rangi Te Kanawa, conservator of textiles at Te Papa. It has been set in the frame with a padded yoke to support it & secured on the archival backing with a magnet & small amount of tacking. With the protection of Conservation Glass & museum quality backing boards this heirloom will be be safe for years to come.