Nightgown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Nightgown

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.19

Description

Part A) Pink and yellow chiffon nightdress. Wide and low scoop neckline. Sleeveless. Empire waist encircled with yellow and pink flower appliquées. Bodice is pink chiffon. Skirt consists of a pink chiffon layer over a yellow jersey knit layer. Bottom hem of yellow layer is trimmed with white lace. Skirt is ankle-length. Part B) Pink and yellow chiffon wrapper. Wide and low scoop neckline with three self-covered buttons at front of neck. Three-quarter length sleeves gathered at shoulders and at arm opening, which has an elasticated band. Empire waist encircled with yellow and pink flower appliquées. Similar appliquées also on sleeves. Skirt of wrapper consists of pink chiffon layer over a yellow jersey knit layer. Bottom hem of yellow layer is trimmed with white lace.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Color

Pink, Yellow

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bergdorf Goodman

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 136cm Width (b): 45cm Wrapper Length: 138cm Width (b): 44cm