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Nightgown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1875-1880

GUSN

GUSN-40787

Description

White long-sleeved cotton nightgown with geometric lace and knife pleating bands extending from lace trim collar to trim of skirt. Front full button opening.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nightgowns
cotton (textile)
Nightgown
Nightgown

Inscription

Wedding nightgown of donor's mother, Mrs. Frank M. Benjamin. She died in Cambridge on March 4, 1040 at the age of 88.

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Rita Benjamin

Accession Number

1940.974

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