Christening Outfits

Someone who of the old school been baptized as an adult will often be buried in their baptismal robe, if they have not advanced to some higher ministry within the church.

The moment of progression to shorter dresses (for both boys and girls) was known as "shortcoating", which presumably coincided with the alpha of walking, which was impossible in a long robe. Christening gowns are sometimes ersatz Christening Outfits of fine white felt or cotton fabric, and may be trimmed with tucks, lace, whitework embroidery, and other handwork. Christening gowns often have matching bonnets, and may become descent heirlooms, devoted procreation after generation.