NIGHTDRESS, pink, long-sleeved, linear cutwork
H2008.518
Long, long sleeved, collared, light pink (faded), synthetic (?), linear cutwork on bodice, nightdress. Peterpan collar, stained/discoloured, with four round, ribbed edged buttons to top of waist. One smaller round button under left collar point, with fabric fastening hook on opposite collar point. Long sleeved, gathered at cuffs and secured with matching round, ribbed edge button (right missing). Three descending lengths of thin, linear cutwork design from beneath collar points, along buttoned placket, on each side. Two fabric belt loops on each side seam, at waist. Long, straight skirt. Hem hand altered/taken up. Folds and creases throughout fabric. Reverse: Plain, no marks. Fabric yellowed/discoloured, collar to waist. Inside: all seams machine finished (except altered hem). Fabric as new, except faded/discoloured.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2008.518 |
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| Accession Date: | 2 Sep 2013 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2008 |
Material
| Textile | Synthetic? textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 1460mm | 1460mm (sleeves outstretched), 730mm (base of skirt), |
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| length | 1270mm | Collar to hem |
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