Marvel Benthke Kroeger's Wedding Nightgown

Name/Title

Marvel Benthke Kroeger's Wedding Nightgown

Entry/Object ID

2007.31.3

Description

White Satin Nightgown. Material: textile. Size: 15 1/2" across shoulders x 50" L. Description: White rayon satin floor length nightgown with v-neckline in front and back. Sleeveless with inverted v empire waistline. 2" lace insert under bustline. Narrow self tie attached at waist sides. Label in back neckline: "Radelle, Fine Lingerie, Rayon Satin "Raelle".

Context

Part of the wedding attire ensemble of Marvel Bethke married to Clarence Kroeger in 1938.

Cataloged By

vanessa

Made/Created

Date made

1938

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Nightgown, Wedding

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

31.07.3

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 2, 2007

Update Date

May 14, 2026