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what is a traditional eastern baptismal gown like? #228118 03/25/07 08:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 25 Ukiah, Ca M Matt Gilbert Junior Member
Matt Gilbert Junior Member M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 25 Ukiah, Ca	I've just seen a few that my mother has made so I'm really not sure. Does anyone have some pictures? Thanks!! Matt

Re: what is a traditional eastern baptismal gown like? Matt Gilbert #228256 03/26/07 10:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,930 Irondale,AL Pani Rose Member
Pani Rose Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,930 Irondale,AL	Matt they come in many styles from what I have seen over the years. Some like the really long gowns, others gowns the just cover the legs. I think it just depends on what you like. It might be fun to ask some of the older folks if they have their baptismal gowns and would let you see them. You could get a real history lesson.

Re: what is a traditional eastern baptismal gown like? Pani Rose #229195 04/03/07 02:43 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 25 Ukiah, Ca M Matt Gilbert Junior Member
Matt Gilbert Junior Member M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 25 Ukiah, Ca	Thanks! I guess I won't worry too much about wether or not it is traditional or not then!

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