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Short Nightgown

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-41401

Description

White; boat neckline; raised empire waist and long sleeves--all have drawstrings; sleeves and hem embroidered with dots, stylized flowers scrolling, with scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nightgowns
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Nightgown
Nightgown

Additional Identification Number

A4237

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lilias Page

Accession Number

1945.139

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