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Gown (Nightgown)
1800-1900
Description
A maternity or nursing gown, made of cotton dimity (woven with a vertical stripe). Long sleeve with a round neckline. Sleeve cuffs of the same fabric. Closes with a mother of pearl button at the front. There is a self tie at the back to adjust the fit at the waist.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.092
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.092
Object Name
Gown (Nightgown)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1900
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
28 (W) x 51 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
71.12 (W) x 129.54 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is cuff to cuff, with sleeves at rest at the sides.