On Sunday Evan will be christened in a family heirloom. Evan's Great-Grandma Rose Koopmann lent us this special outfit for a very special day when he will be welcomed into the family of God.
Great-Grandma Rose was telling us this weekend that her sister Mary made this gown. Mary made it when Great-Grandma's first born was to be baptized. Since then it has been worn for all of Great-Grandma Rose's 10 children, her 22 grandchildren, and most of her great-grandchildren. This January the dress will be 60 years old.
The slip on the other hand is even older. Great-Grand Rose said it was her older brother Georgie Hosch's. Then when Grandma Hosch passed away she was given it out of her hope chest to be worn under the baptismal gown. It is 90 years old and looks great besides for a little wear on the shoulder.
This gown has some beautiful hand sewn details. I love the hem!
Evan in Georgie's gown. If you look closely you can see the additional details under the neckline.
It's hard to imagine, but years ago all babies wore gowns until they were two years old.
More pictures to come of Evan in the actual baptismal gown after Sunday.
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