Nightgown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Nightgown

Entry/Object ID

G91.154

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant nightgown made of fine striped cotton. Double casing, strings around the whole neckline. Short raglan sleeve. Bodice gathered into machine-embroidered band 8” across, from which extend long self-ties. Back opening. Handmade Valencia lace edging on sleeves.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Long gown

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1850