Slip
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut
(American, 1875 - 1974)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1915-1930
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and silk ribbon, and machine-made lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 37 1/4 x 21in. (94.6 x 53.3cm)
Other (width across bottom): 35in. (88.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
Object number1974.50.908
DescriptionWoman's white cotton above-knee-length slip or nightgown. The high waist (measuring about 3 1/2 inches at the side) is gathered on a silk ribbon drawstring woven in and out of machine-embroidered insertion. The center front is appliquéd with lace in the form of a bow, with the fabric behind cut away. The neckline is very wide and is gathered with a silk ribbon woven in and out of machine-made lace insertion. The neckline and armholes are edged with machine-made Valenciennes lace. The center back of the slip skirt is gathered into the waistline. The four-inch-deep self-fabric ruffle on the bottom of the slip is trimmed with a strip of lace insertion (with a pattern of bows) and lace edging.
Status
Not on view
