NIGHTGOWN, baby's

CH1980.185

White. Long sleeves, boat neck, gathered at front under embroidered waistband, and at front & back neckline. Two panels. Opening at back with drawstring fastening at neck. "V" - shaped "flaps" stitched at shoulders and left open over top part of sleeve. Sleeves cut in "V" at wrists. Embroidered band on sleeves, "flap", and neck. Flat seams. Part hand - part machine sewn. (diagram) Reference: Cunnington & Buck CHILDREN'S COSTUME IN ENGLAND 1300-1900, page 150.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.185
Accession Date: 19 Jun 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile

cotton

Measurement

length1770mmhem
length880mmshoulder to hem

 


 

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