Woman's Sacque or Short Nightgown
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
M. A. Phelps
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860s
MediumHand-stitched cotton with porcelain buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 40 1/2 x 21in. (102.9 x 53.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Royce
DescriptionWoman's sacque or short nightgown of plain, white cotton, with a one-inch band collar, dropped shoulderline, and piped armscyes. The center front opening extends for the length of the garment and fastens with four white porcelain buttons. The sleeves are set smoothly into the armscye and are gathered into the 1 1/4-inch-wide cuff, which is trimmed with small scallops made with buttonhole stitches. Each cuffs fastens with a single white porcelain button. The garment falls straight from the shoulders to the hem; the body is flared.
Object number1959.32.52
Inscribed"M. A. Phelps" is hand-written in black ink on the bottom right corner of the center front opening.On View
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