Name/Title
NightgownEntry/Object ID
G2006.082Description
Shirtlike form that appears to be a bathing costume (or perhaps some form of bed or hospital gown?) for a girl. Entirely hand stitched heavy white cotton. Made with flaring shape like a chemise (no vents), the width on each front side augmented with a strip from shoulder to hem, joined by butting selvages on the left only. Underarm gussets under full-length, rather skimpy shirt sleeves gathered into cuffs with buttons, one a simple dorset, the other a pressed pewter. Neck gussets, 2 “ standing collar secured with pair of PW linen tape ties. No reinforcements. Deep front slit with bias gusset. “S Russell 4” inked at proper LF near collar.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1830 - 1860Notes
User Age: Girl
Gender: FemaleLexicon
Search Terms
Bed Gown, Bed Clothes, Sleeping Gown, Nightgown, Bathing costumeRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Russell, S.
