Dressing Baby - 1850s Style

Godey's Lady's Book 1852

Figure 1 is a christening robe, of the finest French cambric, and ornamented with rich needlework en tablier. The front breadth is composed of alternate tucks and scolloped needlework, and this is enclosed in a horizontal trimming to match. The waist is formed in the same way, and the sleeves correspond. The needlework should be set on in any easy fullness.

The same style may be made of tucks alternated with rich lace, and even ordinary embroidered muslin edging. The tucks should be run with great care, or they will draw and spoil the effect. It is well to have a thick pasteboard or portfolio laid upon the knee to straighten them over.