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Offline Annielizz

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Christening gown
« on: Tuesday 20 July 21 12:10 BST (UK) »
This is probably a strange subject, but I'm hoping someone can help.
I have an antique christening gown, hand made by my great great grandmother in 1895 when she was expecting her first child. It's beautiful, but I've discovered that an area of lace on the front has been cut out since it was last used (I'm really upset/annoyed). Also a few bits of the stitching need restoration.
So I'm wondering if anyone has used a reputable antique fabric restorer, who did a good job and didn't cost the earth?
Thanks
Annie

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Re: Christening gown
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 20 July 21 12:14 BST (UK) »
Without knowing where you ....perhaps a local museum could help you regarding a restorer.
Howard , Viney , Kingsman, Pain/e, Rainer/ Rayner, Barham, George, Wakeling (Catherine), Vicary (Frederick)   all LDN area/suburbs  Ottley/ MDX,
Henman/ KNT   Gandy/LDN before 1830  Burgess/LDN
Barham/SFK   Rainer/CAN (Toronto) Gillians/CAN  Sturgeon/CAN (Vancouver)
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Re: Christening gown
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 20 July 21 12:19 BST (UK) »
That's a very good idea nanny jan, thank you.  I'm in Kent, will see what I can find.
Thanks again
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