£800
From the Collection of Admiral Grindall and by descent.
Admiral Grindall’s (1750-1820) Christening Costume and Associated Letters.
Including:
A full Christening clothing set.
A Christening gown with a handwritten letter attached inscribed: ‘Admiral Sir Richard Grindall’s / Christening Clothes - / April 28th 1751 - / Born - April 9th 1751 / Died-’
A handwritten note attached to a voile from a previous exhibition inscribed: ‘ATHENE EXHIBITION / LENT BY / Rivers M. Turnball Esq. / Christening Cap. / worn by Admiral / Grindall.’
A handwritten note written by Grindall himself (?) attached to one of the garments inscribed: ‘Given me by the / Prince...(?) / R / K / H.G.’
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