Name/Title
NightgownEntry/Object ID
60.04.2Description
Material: textile. Size: 20" W. x 57" L. Description: coral colored silk - V-neckline front and back - ecru lace inserts on each side of V-neckline and at raised waistline seam - fabric gathered under bustline for fullness - sleeveless - floor length - one narrow tie remains at right waistline.Context
George Herter was born 24 May 1911, an avid sportsman and entrepreneur; father started Herter's Department Store; George Herter started Herter's Sporting Goods, a retail and world-wide catalog business. This nightgown belonged to George Herter's sister, Thelma who was born and raised in Waseca.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
NightgownNomenclature Sub-Class
Dressingwear & NightwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
June 10, 2004Update Date
September 9, 2026