Leslie and Yvonne Rice's Baptismal Gown

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This white cotton baptismal gown measures 34 1/2' l. x 28" w. (across hem). Light weight tunic dress with fine pleating on bodice. Eyelet detailing on bodice and on the ruffle under bodice. Closure at back has two pearl buttons.

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Leslie Herbert (1903-1996) and Yvonne Gertrude (1907-1986) were the children of Samuel Rice (1866-1935) and Sarah Ashby Rice (1872-1955). Mr. and Mrs. S. Rice married on 4 June 1902 in the county of York, City of Toronto by Rev. Wesley Down. The family moved to a farm at Lot 30, Concession Broken Front, Cramahe Township in 1921. After the deaths of both parents, Leslie and Yvonne continued to farm. Leslie later married Ethel ?. The farm was south of Colborne on Lake Ontario. The St. Lawrence Cement Company started operations west of the Rice farm and eventually bought the farm. Leslie's widow, Ethel, donated a number of Rice family items a year after his death.

Colborne Heritage Site catalogue card: "T0003 21.4.97 christening gown - white cotton 2 pearl buttons down back Donated by Mrs. Leslie Rice from estate of Leslie Rice 1997"

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1903

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