Woman's Nightgown

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut (American, 1875 - 1974)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1930-1950

MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched rayon, with crocheted cotton lace

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length including shoulder straps x width across top): 47 x 16 3/4in. (119.4 x 42.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day

Object number1974.50.944

DescriptionWoman's nightgown of salmon pink rayon crepe, sewn into a tube and gathered along the top edge onto a strip of Irish crochet lace, 1 1/4 inch wide. Shoulder straps are made of the same type of lace. The hem is 6 1/2 inches deep. The sewing at the top of the nightgown is inexpertly done.

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