Nightshirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Nightshirt

Entry/Object ID

G2011.024

Description

Little boy's nightshirt made of white PW cotton. Hand-stitched except for the armscyes and the bottom hem. Long straight sleeves with simple narrow hems. No gussets, or reinforcements. Flaring body with side seams, vents, and straight hem. Front placket opening with little pleat at the base, faced, as is the neck opening. One buttonhole at the top. It is speculated the maker could have machine-stitched the hems first, installed the flat sleeves, and then finished assembling it at the wearer's side.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Nightshirt

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1875