Before we get this one going, this is not a dress it is a christening gown. While I am a bit fuzzy on the age and exactly who has worn this particular gown, I do know that my father wore it and long standing tradition past down from the Grandma Brandenburg side of the family. To those who know more about the history of this gown please post…
I do think it makes for another great muse to photograph. As expected there are a few added to the Owen Photos folder. Oh, and the white crib that shows up in a few of the pictures has also been around for some time too. This also comes from Grandma
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I feel as though we need a brown leather backdrop in order to make our baby pictures look so nice. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Christening Gown was made in 1911 by Bessie Ann Vines Smith for her daughter Florence Ann Smith (born April 11, 1911). It may have been worn by Florence's younger sisters as well. I believe that Florence's daughters, Violet Smith Crandall Brandenburg and Joyce Smith Petterson each wore it. Ken and John Crandall each wore it as did Donald, Kevin, Michael and Chad, Jerrad, and Carrie. The next generation to wear it ---Adria and River Crandall, Chad's children. And now Owen Carl!! There is a lot of history with this one piece of fabric.---Mom C
ReplyDeleteJust like your mom said Grandma Vi's mom wore it, then grandma... Chela and Patrick have worn it as well. Your little Owen looks very handsome in it. You should scan in the picture of you in it and post it with Owen's. What ever you do don't fold it. the fabric is so brittle that it could simply fall apart. Grandma had it folded in between Patrick and River and it seemed to be a lot more fragile then 2 years earlier when Adria wore it. I have had it hung on an infant hanger for the last 2 years. Admittedly still not the best option. Maybe Kevin and Marty will be better than me and store it somewhere flat. I can't wait to see you all. Call us and let us know what time and where to track that little boy down...
ReplyDeleteCounting down the days,
~~Amy C.