Name/Title
NightgownEntry/Object ID
G2004.057Description
White cotton nightgown with armscyes high on shoulder. Opens part way down front, closes with pearl buttons. Deep pointed yoke distinguished by excellent hand embroidered flowers and eyelet work, with large spray on CB; machine embroidered bands as cuffs of long full sleeves. Thin knit cotton lace on cuffs and around complete yoke which also has rikrack edging floating at the top edge of the knit edging.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1885 - 1890Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: FemaleLexicon
Search Terms
nightgown, cotton, hand embroidered, eyelet work, machine embroidered, coton lace, rikrackRelationships
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Place
Region
Western New YorkState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
