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)
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
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.
Object number1974.50.944
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1910-1915
about 1880 to 1890
about 1915
about 1850-1865
about 1935-1950
about 1910-1925
about 1908-1909