NIGHTGOWN
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
White nightgown formed from cotton lawn gathered onto a yoke at center front and center back. The tulip shaped sleeves are of pleated lawn, flat lace and gathered lace in a decorative circular motif. Large satin ribbons are applied at center front and shoulders. Garment finishes with a gathered 4" ruffle and a 1-1/2" lace band at hem. A monogram, "MMP" is embroidered on front, left of center.
- Object name:
- NIGHTGOWN
- Made from:
- Cotton lawn -- lace
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 1902-1906
- Size:
- H. 60 in. (shoulder to hem front); H. 72 in. (shoulder to hem back); Dia. 100 in. (hem circumference)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 48.25
- Signature marks:
- MONOGRAM: MMP [on front, left of center]
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973