White cotton ballerina sleeveless nightgown with scoop neckline, c. 1920s

Name/Title

White cotton ballerina sleeveless nightgown with scoop neckline, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1986.54.30

Description

Acc. No. 86.54.30 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1920's Object: Nightgown Description: White cotton ballerina length sleeveless nightgown. Scoop neckline embellished with scalloped embroidery & repeated at edges of arm openings. Eyelet openings with pink ribbons. Embroidery (satin stitch motif of flowers & leaves) at ribbon openings. Button openings at both shoulders. History of Object: Nightgown which has never been worn. Found in the attic of the Haslett residence, 1605 Clinton Avenue. Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: