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Pair of Nightgowns

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1915-1925

GUSN

GUSN-1311

Description

Ivory cotton nightgown with square, crocheted neckline, interwoven with golden thread along top edge; Short sleeves with white thread embroidery along opening.
White long sleeve cotton nightgown with lace collar and trim of front button opening, lace and knife pelating on yoke.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nightgowns
Nightgown
Nightgown

Associated Building

Used At Parson Smith House,

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1953.246.1-.2

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