Christening Robes Collection

Crown Princess of Sweden holding her child, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Princess of Sweden holding her child, 1910.

Peasant Girl Holding Baby in Christening, 1863. Creator: Hubert Salentin
Peasant Girl Holding Baby in Christening, 1863

The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856....a whole length Portrait of the Nurse, a magnificent-looking peasant woman, dressed in the picturesque costume which she wore at the baptismal ceremony'

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Empress Eugenie with her son Prince Louis Napoleon. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

The Christening of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle... 1842
The Christening of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, January 25, 1842; after Sir George Hayter. 1842. From "The Graphic

The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duch Creator: Unknown
The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Portland, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Embroidered Christening Robe & Mull Cap, 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Embroidered Christening Robe & Mull Cap, 1936

Christening Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Berge
Christening Dress, c. 1939

Queen Mary with Princess Elizabeth, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Queen Mary with Princess Elizabeth, 1926, (1935). Mary of Teck (1867-1953) with her first granddaughter, the future Queen Elizabeth II, born on 21 April 1926

Lady Morris and her twin sons, Michael David and Edward Patrick, after their christening at the Brompton Oratory, West London. 3 May 1938

Mr and Mrs C G F Pritchett and their infant son after the babys christening at St Pauls Church, Knightsbridge, London. 22 September 1938

Mrs C G F Pritchett holds her infant son after the babys christening at St Pauls Church, Knightsbridge, London. 22 September 1938

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The tender touch of tradition: Christening Robes. As families gather to celebrate the arrival of their newest little one, these exquisite garments play a pivotal role in marking this sacred milestone. Delicately crafted with intricate details and soft fabrics, they can more than just attire - they're symbols of faith, hope, and joy. Passed down through generations or lovingly hand-stitched for each new addition to the family tree, these precious pieces hold stories of love, laughter, and tears. As tiny hands grasp the hem and little feet wiggle with excitement beneath the flowing folds, christening robes become a tangible connection to heritage and tradition. Whether worn on a sunny Sunday morning or in an intimate ceremony under starry skies, these treasured garments remind us that even amidst chaos and change, some things remain constant - like love for our children and the sacred rituals we share with them.