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The Cathedral Collection is a premium collection of limited edition christening wear. Some like the Lincoln Cathedral Christening Gown are inspired by the beautiful and magnificent architecture, stained glass and carvings to be found within some of the country’s finest cathedrals. Some, like the Alicia Christening Gown are modelled on the Cathedral Style and reflect the same type of beauty that is to be found in our wonderful Cathedrals. These gowns are intended to become treasured family heirlooms and therefore the utmost care and attention to detail has been given at all times. They been made out of the finest quality cotton lawn, organza or silk and have been decorated in the most delicate hand embroidery and other trims. Romper outfits can also be created similar to the design of the gowns so please contact us for further details of this service. |
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Due to the intensive hand embroidery detail, each gown takes a minimum of 50 hours to create. It is therefore requested that at least four weeks notice is given for every order. In certain circumstances it may be possible to deliver a gown in a shorter time than this, please contact us for details. Complimentary personalised bibs and godmother handkerchiefs are also available. |
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This gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln (1186-1200), and the man responsible for the rebuilding of Lincoln Cathedral after it was ruined by the great earthquake of 1185.
Perhaps with the passing of years St Hugh’s memory has diminished, but in the cathedral, which he helped to build with his own hands, he will be remembered for both his strength as well as his tender love for the weak and helpless of the earth. It seemed therefore natural to take inspiration from him when creating a christening gown for Lincoln. -
New for 2010, Little Doves has created the Lincoln Cathedral Gown in silk and the end result is pure style and luxury.
As with the original Lincoln Cathedral Gown, this gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, a former Bishop of Lincoln. The design has been inspired by St Hugh’s closest friend, that of a white swan. He took inspiration from the swan when designing the roof vaults of St Hugh’s Choir. They are said to replicate the bird stretching its half-folded wings ready to fly.
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New for Spring 2010 we present the Alicia Cathedral Christening Gown. This gown is beautiful and is inspired by medieval smocking.
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.