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The Petticoat — £40.00
A lovely cotton lawn petticoat based on a traditional Victorian pattern. Trimmed with authentic vintage Swiss lace. The petticoat fastens with drawstrings at the neck and ties at the waist. This is the perfect petticoat to be used with the gowns that are featured on the Victorian and Classic Collections.

Christening Bib — £23.00
Beautiful silk dupion bib hand embroidered in ivory silk with the name of the baby and the date of the baptism. A little dove is also embroidered onto the bib to represent love for the child and hope for its future.

Christening Bonnet — £28.00
Victorian style bonnet with gathered frill. Bonnets make the perfect finishing touch to the Christening gown. If you are ordering a bonnet to compliment a gown it will be made in the same fabrics.

The Lincoln Cathedral Silk Gown — £425.00
The panels of embroidery and beadwork on the bodice front and the large rose on the centre skirt panel replicate some of the Cathedral’s marvellous stonework. The short, puff sleeves are made in silk and covered with organza. All exposed edges have been sealed with tiny French seams. The finished gown has a wonderful delicate aura of grace and beauty, so reflecting of the qualities of St Hughs’s swan.

The Lincoln Cathedral Gown — £425.00
The panels of embroidery and beadwork on the bodice front and the large rose on the centre skirt panel replicate some of the Cathedral’s marvellous stonework. The short, puff sleeves are made in cotton lawn and covered with organza. All exposed edges have been sealed with tiny French seams. The finished gown has a wonderful delicate aura of grace and beauty, so reflecting of the qualities of St Hughs’s swan.

Tartan Trimmed Bib — £28.00
A lovely addition to any of the Scottish Christening Gowns or rompers. This dainty bib is created from 100% pure silk dupion and is trimmed with your chosen tartan running through beatiful eyelet lace.

Silk Christening Cap — £28.00
Silk dupion Christening Cap with satin trim. The perfect finish to a little boy's outfit.

Large Lathopana Girl Set — £200.00
One large towel for the baby. One small towel for the priest and Godmother. One Oil Bag. One Soap Bag. One Oil Sheet. Under garments. Oil Cap.

The Alicia Christening Gown — £425.00
Made from pure silk organza, the bodice is totally smocked using a fine honeycomb smocking stictch. A full skirt flairs out from the smocked edge. A silk dupion underskirt emphasises the delicacy of the smocking and also gives weight and dullness to the long cathedral length. Full sleeves are made from silk dupion with a silk organza covering. The sleeves are gently gathered into silk cuffs.

Catriona Christening Gown — £250.00
The real beauty in this gown is the tartan trim. The family tartan has been inserted in beautiful Swiss cotton insert lace. This then is stitched along the bodice and then forms the front of the beautiful inverted pleat on the skirt. This gives a lovely illusion of the skirt having an underskirt and an overskirt.

The Jemimah Gown — £275.00
The bodice features delicate hand embroidered swirls interweaving to form a symetrical pattern on which doves, hearts, stars and a cross have been gently stitched. The V shaped bodice joins a full double layered skirt and underskirt. The underskirt has wonderful hand embroidered detail at the front which features a dainty rainbow, doves and a heart.

The Louie Romper — £105.00
The Louie Romper is especially created for spring and summer christenings as it has no legs, it simply fastens together with poppers under the bottom allowing the baby to move its legs freely. The first romper featured is made from satin. A silk option is also shown with knee-length legs. The bodice design features fine pintuck detail with complimenting satin covered buttons. A narrow collar compliments the design. The sleeves have a pintuck turn-up hemline.

The Edward Romper — £200.00
This romper is the showcase of the Little Doves' Boys Collection. Made from a heavy silk dupion with its sailor look, the Edward Romper has a timeless quality that will never fade. The bodice has lovely lace detail with four antique sailor buttons decorating the front panel. The collar is trimmed with matching lace. Long sleeves are attached to the bodice with tiny pleats and the cuffs are gathered with fine elastic and ribbon trim.

Victorian Style Christening Bonnet — £30.00
This pretty little christening bonnet has been styled from an original 19th century Victorian bonnet. Made from a lovely soft cotton lawn with cotton lace trim, this is the perfect bonnet to compliment any Victorian or Edwardian reproduction christening gown.

Tartan Trimmed Silk Hanky — £30.00
A beautiful silk handkerchief that is the perfect present for every godmother or grandmother. Made from 100% pure silk dupion and trimmed with a pure wool tartan of your choice. The name of the baby and the date of the baptism is delicately hand embroidered onto the silk.

Christening Cape with Hood — £95.00
This Christening Cape with its hood is styled off a Victorian Original and is truly wonderful. It consists of two layers of fabric, the lower cape and the hood, bother gathered into the neckband and both decorated with Swiss lace. The hood, when down, forms a further layer to the cape. Satin ribbon ties that fasten with a bow under the baby's chin gives this cape a stylish finishing touch.

Euan Christening Romper — £175.00
This romper is the perfect style for every wee boy to show off his heritage. Created in 100% pure silk dupion the romper has beautiful hand embroidery detailing your clan crest, Coat of Arms or Shield. Shown here is the McClure Shield.

Baby Baptism Towel — £55.00
A beautiful 100% pure cotton towel with silk bands and sumptuous lace trimming. This towel is wonderfully soft and warm and perfect to wrap your baby in after any baptism where full immersion takes place.

Elizabeth Christening Gown — £100.00
Its beauty lies in its simplicity. The bodice is heavily decorated in fine pintucking with a lovely centre panel and robings created from hand embroidered broderie anglais. Typical of the era, the robings extend into shoulder wings and continue along the back neck edge. The short sleeves are decorated in the same hand embroidered lace.

Rosie Christening Gown — £110.00
A rather simple yet lovely Edwardian Christening Gown dating around 1900. Typical of the period this gown has a short yoke that is decorated with vertical bands of alternating pintucks and cotton lace. The neck has narrow cotton lace trim. Full length sleeves are gently gathered and the cuffs are again trimmed with the same narrow lace.There is an interesting hand embroidered blanket stitch featuring on the yoke band.

Godparent & Priest Towel — £35.00
A beautiful 100% pure cotton towel edged with silk and cotton lace. This towel is a lovely gift for any godmother and ideal for use during the baptism service for the Godmother to dry her hands.

Amelia Christening Gown — £100.00
Typical of the period, the gown has an elaborate bodice front hand embroidered with flower and leaf whitework and bordered by robings. The long skirt robings border an inverted V shaped panel of flower whitework decoration that rises from the hemline. The short sleeves are also hand embroidered in Ayrshire work before being attached to the bodice. Another wonderful example of the Ayshire work is the hand embroidered hemlines on the skirt, sleeves and neckline.

Baptismal Oil Sheet — £30.00
100% pure white, cotton lawn oil sheet with lace edgings and ribbon trimming. The initials of the baby will be embroidered in the corner.

Millie Christening Gown — £100.00
What a pretty little Victorian Christening Gown. Dating from around 1880 this gown is typical of the perod. The bodice has a beautiful embroidered lace vertical panel with horizontal pintuck panels edging it. Hand embroidered lace create lovely robings that trim the bodice front and extend over the shoulders and across the back neckline. A lovely hand made cotton lace trim finishes the neckline off superbly. Full length sleeves are softly gathered into cuffs trimmed with the same cotton lace.

The James Romper — £145.00
The latest addition to the growing collection of stylish rompers for boys. A 100% pure silk dupion christening romper stylishly trimmed with satin ribbon and pintuck detailing. The bodice decoration is finished off with three silk covered buttons. A delightful collar and short sleeves trimmed with pintuck detail compliment the style. The knee length legs are joined to the bodice with pleat detail at the waist. The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs...

The Toby Christening Romper — £155.00
The bodice is decorated with vertical antique lace and pintuck detail and the Peter Pan collar compliments the style. Short sleeves are also trimmed with pintucking. The knee length legs join the bodice with soft pleats and the legs are finished with cuffs.

The Joseph Christening Romper — £135.00
The Joseph Romper is made from 100% silk dupion with cotton vintage trimmings. A variety of trimming and pin tucks decorate the bodice front as well as matching silk covered buttons. A tiny collar compliments the design. This can either be created as a sailor style or Peter Pan style.

The Camron Gown — £290.00
A lovely modern christening gown made especially for boys. Created from white silk dupion and heavily beaded net this gown has been designed with a long skirt split at the front to reveal a hidded underskirt. This silk underskirt joins the double layered outerskirt with silk robings that travel beyond the skirt and up the front bodice. The bodice is created from both silk and beaded net. Long sleeves are softly gathered into the bodice and finally a silk Peter Pan collar creates the boyish look.

The Charles Romper — £160.00
The Charles Romper is made from 100% silk dupion. Panels of hand embroidery edged with tiny pintucks detail decorate the bodice front. There are a variety of embroidery patterns to choose from, simply contact us for details. A tiny collar Peter Pan collar compliments the design.

The Fulham Boy Gown and Romper — £220.00
This Fulham Boy Outfit has been created using 100% silk dupion. The romper has satin ribbon and pintuck detailing on the bodice front with complimenting satin buttons and a small sailor collar. The shorter style legs are gathered into narrow cuffs, and are attached to the bodice in stylish pleats.

The Angelina Boy Gown — £300.00
An idyllic silk gown created to replicate the grandeur of the Edwardian era. Made from 100% silk habatoi, this gown oozes class. The overskirt has an understated hemline comprising a double row of tiny pintucksand a single row of fine Swiss lace. Three vertical Swiss lace panels travel up the front of the skirt to the yokeband. The underskirt is edged in narrow lace. Both skirts join the yoke with tiny gathers.

Hatty Christening Gown — £90.00
An Edwardian Christening Gown made of the finest cotton lawn with a lovely embroidered yoke. Shorter in style to many gowns of the period the charm of this gown is in its simplicity. There is no fuss, just a delicately embroidered yoke that joins the full skirt by a band of Swiss lace. The skirt is decrated at the hem with a band of Swiss lace and cotton lace frill and the three quarter sleeves and neckline have a tiny lace trim.

Flora Christening Gown — £75.00
A cute little Edwardian christening gown ideal for baby boys as well as baby girls. This little gem is very pretty with its vertical strips of lovely cutwork lace alternating with fine cotton lace on the yoke. A high neckline is trimmed with delicate cotton lace. The three quarter length sleeves are gently gathered into small cuffs and again trimmed with narrow lace.

The Josephine Christening Gown — £170.00
The bodice has delicate vertical pintucking and a centre row of silk buttons. The skirt is Cathedral length and as such drapes beautifully over the arm when holding the baby. It is plain apart from a row of pintuck detail above the hemline. Narrow pleats join the skirt to the bodice at the waistline. Short sleeves with pintuck detailing complete the outfit. The gown is finished at the back with covered silk buttons.

The Louie Boy Romper and Gown — £220.00
This Louie Boy Outfit has been created using 100% silk dupion. The romper has satin pintuck detailing on the bodice front with complimenting satin buttons and a small sailor collar. The knee-length legs are gathered into narrow cuffs, and are attached to the bodice in stylish pleats.

Tartan Trimmed Silk Booties — £35.00
Delightful silk booties edged with tartan ribbon threaded through beautiful cotton lace. These hand stitched booties fasten with pretty satin ribbons that are attached to the side with a delicate bow.

The Aston Romper — £175.00
The bodice features a small Peter Pan collar and short sleeves with pintuck detail compliments the design. The knee-length legs join the bodice with narrow pleat detail. Tartan and lace trim finish the design of the romper featured but it can also be created plain which will give more emphasis to the embroidered crest.

Pippa Christening Dress — £50.00
The beauty of the dress is in its simplicity. Delicate pintucks decorate the front yoke area which fall away into lovely pleat detail to the front of the gown. Lace trim to the neck. sleeves and hem as well as delicate embroidery compliment the design.

Boys Tartan Trimmed Bonnet — £30.00
Made from pure silk dupion, the bonnet is available in white or ivory. It is also available in white cotton lawn if preferred. The bonnet has a fitted back and sides with smal frill. It can be decorated with every type of tartan available.

The Carys Gown — £250.00
A splendid Victorian reproduction gown replicating the princess line style which dated around 1860. It is made from 100% fine cotton lawn and Swiss lace. The skirt is full and long with a front panel which is decorated with rows of pintucks and Swiss lace. This panel continues up the waist and into the bodice. The robings are full and edge to whole of the front panel. They continue over the shoulders and around the back of the sleeves.

Louisa Christening Gown — £110.00
The front panel is decorated wth alternating rows of pintucks and open cutwork lace. The bodice V panel is also decorated in open cutwork. Large robings decorate the edges of the front panel and extend over the shoulders, across the back of the neck to the back edge. The sleeves are snall and wide and created from the same open cutwork.

The Edwina Christening Gown — £230.00
The Edwina Christening Gown is made from 100% pure silk dupion and the main attention is focused on the front panel that is decorated with a Celtic cross and flower detail. The embroidery climbs from the base of the skirt towards the front bodice. The skirt is pleated and joins the bodice at the waist. A small front panel is centre to the bodice. Robings decorate both bodice and skirt panel and these are adorned with vintage trim. The robings also contain an inverted pleat to ensure the...

Hannah Christening Gown — £110.00
Long cotton Victorian christening gown that was created around 1880. The lovely Princess line accentuates the alternating rows of pintucks and broderie anglais lace of the front panel which runs from the neckline through the skirt waist and down through the skirt front. Matching robings decorate the side panels. The sleeves are short and like the neckline are trimmed with narrow cotton lace.

The Jessie Gown — £150.00
The Jessie Gown is a christening gown made from a medium weight white satin, ideal for winter christenings. The long skirt has Nottingham lace decoration around the hemline and is softly gathered into the bodice. The small bodice is decorated with satin ribbon and bow detail. Small puff sleeves compliment the design. The back is finished with two covered satin buttons.

The Tegan Christening Gown — £220.00
The Tegan Gown is a splendid christening gown reminiscent of the Edwardian period. It has a lovely feel of elegance and quality about it, from the short, puffed sleeves that gather into delicate lace trimmed cuffs, to the full skirt with its layers and layers of gathered frills.

Christening Socks — £10.00
Pretty little ankle socks made from 100% cotton and edged in cotton lace to match your chosen outfit. These socks look lovely when teemed up with the dainty christening booties.

Annie Christening Gown — £95.00
What a prettty cotton Edwardian christening gown. Dating from the turn of the century, this gown is a beautiful example of the Edwardian era. The short yoke comprises of vertical panels of the finest cotton lace and embroidered lace. A high neckline is trimmed with narrown cotton lace. The long sleeves are edges with the same lace detail.

The Grace Gown — £240.00
This satin gown has a luxerious and classy feel and the hand embroidered butterflies on the bodice and skirt set it apart from other gowns in our Classic Collection. Perfectly understated, the beauty of the gown is its simplicity and of course the hand embroidery. The gown featured depicts butterflies but you can chose from a selection of beautiful flowers, butterflies and birds, or why not personalise your gown with something pertinent to you and your family.

Mary Christening Gown — £95.00
A pretty and delicate Victorian batiste gown with dainty hand embroidery decorating the yoke front and skirt. The skirt is gently gathered in tiny pleats to join the yoke. Lovely detail enhances this seam.

Clan Embroidered Silk Shawls — £90.00
This shawl is guaranteed to provide the finishing touch to your baby's baptism day. Created from 100% pure silk dupion, the shawl has been delicately edged with the tartan of your choice. Your clan crest, shield or coat of arms is then hand embroidered onto the silk creating a unique and personal lasting heirloom for the family.

Girl's Under Garments — £60.00
This wonderful lacy under garment set is the perfect ensemble for your little girls baptism. The garments have been specially made to absorb the baptism oil after the child has been annointed, and to protect the child's baptism gown.

Martha Christening Gown — £95.00
A pretty and delicate Victorian batiste gown with dainty hand embroidery decorating the yoke front and skirt. The skirt is gently gathered in tiny pleats to join the yoke. Lovely detail enhances this seam.

TartanTrimmed Silk Cap — £30.00
This is a delightful silk cap which has been gently decorated with lace and tartan trim. Made from white or ivory silk dupion this is the perfect addition to your christening romper.

Baptismal Oil Bag — £25.00
An essential part of the Lathopana Set, this pretty Baptism Oil Bag is perfect to carry your oil bottle to the baptism. It is made from fine cotton lawn with a towel lining to protect the front. The bag is covered in delicate lace which compliments the towels and soap bags.

Christening Booties — £30.00
Delightful silk booties edged with lace to match yoru chosen gown. These hand stitched booties fasten with pretty satin ribbons that are attached to the side with a delicate bow.

Emmie Christening Gown — £60.00
Beautiful silk christening gown dating from the Edwardian period. It is a charming gown featuring the most beautiful embroidered silk at the hemline and on the yolk. The short yoke has two panelled embroidered areas joined by a vertical stripe of insert lace with satin ribbon running through.

Hayley Christening Dress — £50.00
This is the perfect dress for a summer baptism as it is so cool and light. The beauty lies in its simplicity. Tiny, tiny pintuckes decorate the yoke area along with dainty hand embroidery. The embroidery continues along the front of the dress to create a wonderful little item.

Tillie Christening Gown — £125.00
The dress is styled with teh most delicate of pintucks to give shaping to the bodice. The pinticuks fall away into graceful pleat detail along the skirt. The most charming embroiderey and lace cut work creates a lovely, light airy gown that is perfect for summer baptisms.

The Erin Christening Gown — £250.00
A beautiful silk dupion christening gown very similar to the William Gown but with a fuller skirt and larger pleats. This is a delightful christening gown again suitable for both baby boys or baby girls. The bodice is decorated with your chosen clan crest badge,shield or coat of arms. It has a delicate Peter Pan collar which softens the neckline. Short sleeves are softly fitted into the bodice and have pintuck detail at the cuff.

The Effie Christening Set — £295.00
The gown has a short yoke with vertical lace panelling which joins a delightful full skirt by tiny gathers. The skirt gives this gown its beauty. It is created using a fine vintage Edwardian silk that has a wonderful embroidered design covering half the length and flows into a beautiful scalloped edging.

The Charlotte Gown — £140.00
The Charlotte Gown is a very pretty and dainty christening gown made from the finest cotton lawn. The gown is then covered with a net or lace overskirt. The overskirt is decorated with fine flower detailing and is available in a variety of styles. (The one shown is decorated with a fine netting covered with lilac flowers, this net originally formed part of the mother's wedding dress).

Georgia Christening Gown — £130.00
Below the bodice the robings continue along the sides of the front panel of the skirt. This is made up of layer after layer of Swiss lace and scalloped edged lace. Horizontal rows on a slight angle start the beautiful bottom decoration. Layer upon layer of Swiss lace and insert lace to create the most sumptuous front panel ever. Three rows of pintucks feature around the back of the skirt to create decoration and the hemline is finished with a row of scalloped lace similar to that on the robings.

Baby Girl Baptismal Towel — £55.00
The baby's initials are embroidered in a beautiful silk heart which is placed at one corner. Satin ribbon bows finish the decoration. The trimmings will match the lace on your chosen gown if you have purchased one from Little Doves.

Baptismal Soap Bag — £20.00
Another essential part of the Lathopana Set, this pretty Baptism Soap Bag is perfect to carry your soap to the baptism. It is made from fine cotton lawn with a towel lining to protect the front. The bag is covered in delicate lace which compliments the towels and oil bags.

The Thomas Romper — £145.00
A simple yet effectively classy Christening Romper perfect for any time of year. Made from 100% pure silk dupion this little romper sports short sleeves trimmed with pintuck detail and a dainty Peter Pan collar. The knee-length legs are attached to the bodice with lovely pleat detail.

The Rowan Christening Gown — £220.00
The Rowan Gown is a stunning christening gown replicating the grandeur of the Victorian days. It is made from 100% fine cotton lawn and Swiss lace. The bodice has lovely Swiss lace panels bordered by contrasting Swiss lace robings, which continue over the shoulders and down the back bodice. The skirt is long and full with a centre panel comprising rows of Swiss lace and pintucking. The panel is edged with robings to compliment the bodice.

The Verity Gown — £480.00
The most stunning christening gown ever created by Little Doves. This gown is grand yet understated at the same time. Made from the finest cotton lawn, the gown is decorated with a wonderful hand embroidered front panel containing four clusters of flowers. The panel is attached to the skirt with a fine white vintage braid and additional hand embroidery decorates the corners of the braiding. A large Swiss lace trim completes the skirt edging.

The Isabella Gown — £140.00
The underdress is created using the finest cotton lawn. A short yoke is finished with a simple cotton edging at the neck. The sleeves are three quarter in length and also edged with a small cotton cuff. The yoke is joined to the skirt by the guauging method, a Victorian hand sewn technique that ensures perfect and minute pleats are created. The skirt is full and long.

Godmother Baptism Towel — £35.00
A beautiful 100% pure cotton towel edged with silk and cotton lace. This towel is a lovely gift for any godmother and ideal for use during the baptism service for the Godmother to dry her hands.

Polly Christening Gown — £115.00
The front panel of the gown is typically Victorian with rows of pintucks alternating with layers of Swiss insert lacve and scalloped edging lace. These layers travel down the front panel to the hemline. Three rows of pintucks and lace trim continue around the back hemline of the full skirt. The front panel is edged with robings created from the same scalloped lace as the hemline.

Christening Cape — £95.00
This Christening Cape is styled off a Victorian Original and is truly wonderful. It consists of two layers of fabric, the lower cape and the upper cape, bother gathered into the neckband and both decorated with sumptuous frilled lace. Large ties that fasten with a bow under the baby's chin gives this cape a stylish finishing touch.

Christening Handkerchief — £23.00
Beautiful silk dupion handkerchief hand embroidered in ivory silk thread with the name of the child and the date of the baptism. A little dove is also embroidered onto the hanky to represent the love for the child and hope for its future. Ideal for a gift for godparents.

The Lochlin Gown and Romper — £280.00
This christening outfit is created from 100% pure silk dupion and features a romper with a mock waistband that carefully conceals fateners or a skirt to join. So, for the baptism ceremony the baby will wear a gown and then afterwards the skirt is easily removed to reveal the little romper underneath.

Amelia Ayrshire Christening Gown — £150.00
Typical of the period, the gown has an elaborate bodice front hand embroidered with flower and leaf whitework and bordered by robings. The long skirt robings border an inverted V shaped panel of flower whitework decoration that rises from the hemline. The short sleeves are also hand embroidered in Ayrshire work before being attached to the bodice. Another wonderful example of the Ayshire work is the hand embroidered hemlines on the skirt, sleeves and neckline.

Harriet Ayrshire Christening Gown — £245.00
The fine embroidery on the bodice shows off the delicacy of Ayrshire work. Completey worked by hand, the flowers and leaves have a lovely simplicity. The detailing continues on the pretty sleeves with their gathered hemline and frills. The front skirt panel has the same simple flower and leaf embroidery which rises in the inverted V shape, typical of the period.