Man's Nightshirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1890
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 52 1/2 x 17 1/4in. (133.4 x 43.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1994.231.0
DescriptionMan's nightshirt of plain, white cotton, with a 2 1/4-inch-wide turn-down collar and center front placket opening extending 21 3/4 inches. It fastens with three mother of pearl buttons. There is a patch pocket over the proper left breast. The sleeves are gathered at the top of the shoulder and decorated with a cuff effect at the sleeve opening. The "cuff" is pointed towards the elbow. The front and back panels fall straight to the hem. The shoulder area is lined to a depth of 8 1/2 inches in front and about 11 1/2 inches in back.
Status
Not on view
