Woman's Nightgown
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton, mother of pearl button, and metal hooks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (front length x width across shoulders x hem diameter): 48 1/4 x 18 1/4 x 151 1/2in. (122.6 x 46.4 x 384.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John T. Whitman
Object number1963.8.29
DescriptionWoman's nightgown of white cotton. The body is gathered into a shoulder yoke, front and back. The neckline is high and round. The center front is open for sixteen inches. Below this, it continues in a pleat to the hem. The opening fastens with a small mother of pearl button about half way down, and with self-fabric ties at the neck. The slightly full sleeves are eased into the armscye and gathered into a 1 1/2-inch-wide cuff at the wrist. The cuff closes with a metal hook and thread eye. The shoulder yoke, neckline, armscyes, and wrist cuffs are all piped. The yoke is lined with self-fabric. The hem is 2 1/4 inches deep. The nightgown is finely stitched, though plain.
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