Smyth family Christening gown:
Charles and Elizabeth ( née McGowan) Smyth were Publicans from Dúnlaoghaire, owners of the town’s well loved Smyth’s Pub. The family have resided in Dún laoghaire since the mid 1800’s. Six children were born to Elizabeth and Charles, with Maurice their last baby boy being born in the 1930s. All six children wore the robe. The gown, like most christening robes is a family heirloom.
The beautiful robe may have been made from Elizabeth’s wedding veil.
The under-dress is silk.
