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 DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1980.185 |
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Accession Date: | 19 Jun 1980 |
Material
Cotton/Textile | cotton |
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Measurement
length | 1770mm | hem |
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length | 880mm | shoulder to hem |
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