Nightgown

Name/Title

Nightgown

Entry/Object ID

2002.016.006

Description

Long, white, cotton nightgown (woman's). Long sleeves with ruffle, embroidered yolk with tucks, ruffle at collar, opening in front with 3 buttons. Gores (insets) on each side seam. Label by 3rd button "Homemade Underwear". "Brown" written at bottom of opening. Gathers under yoke, front & back.

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1920

Notes

Date: 1890-1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Nightgown

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Dressingwear & Nightwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

24 in

Length

55 in

Diameter

48 in

Location

Other

D3-4