Bible Encyclopedias
Carrying-Cloth
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is a robe or cloth in which children were anciently enveloped when taken to church for baptism. It was made of various materials-satin, silk, or lawn, richly and appropriately embroidered.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Carrying-Cloth'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/carrying-cloth.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.