Nightgown
Name/Title
NightgownEntry/Object ID
G91.053Description
Almost all hand stitched white cotton. Deep pointed yoke in front, straight in back. Very full long sleeves. Wide pleated shirt front below yoke with mock full length closure; pleats retained at waist with narrow feather stitching, released fullness below. Small round collar and turnback cuffs edged with machine lace sewn onto the very narrow machine stitched hem of 1/2” wide cotton frill. No other machine stitching.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1860 - 1870Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American