Nightshirt
Name/Title
NightshirtEntry/Object ID
G2009.026Description
Nightshirt made of one piece of linen (92” x 32”). Knee-length with deep side slits. No gussets. Selvage edges. Narrow hem. No cuffs. Long, flat sleeves with large gussets and narrow hem. Embroidered band collar with mice teeth extending 1.5” down the edges of the front slit which seems to come to the waist, and a wide buttonhole on each end of the band for a ribbon. Simple needle lace filling in base of slit. Underarm gussets, no reinforcements.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Male
Historic Costume