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Nightgown
American
1903
Object Place: U.S.A. ?
Medium/Technique
Cotton, silk; embroidery, lace, drawn threadwork
Dimensions
149 cm (58 11/16 in.); Legacy dimension: CF: 152.5 cm (60 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. David P. Wheatland
Accession Number1974.448
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite cotton muslin gathered into yoke. Yoke with silk embroidered floral motifs, lace band across front with vertical lace and embroidered cotton panels below; lace ruffle with satin ribbon drawstring at neckline. Short sleeves with 2 lace bands flanking embroidered cotton band, lace ruffles at cuffs. Openwork seams. Gathered cotton ruffle edged with lace at hem.
ProvenanceWorn by Mary Orvilla Butler (Mrs. Harold) Hinckley q.v. 1974.440-49