Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clothes - Baby's Nighties x3
... baby nighties...Three early to mid 20th century baby's nighties, purported...Three Vyella (brushed cotton) baby's nighties. White vyella... early to mid 20th century baby's nighties, purported to have ...
Three early to mid 20th century baby's nighties, purported to have been worn by Nesta Drew nee Cooper. The Cooper family lived in Tawonga for three generations.The nighties were hand-made in the 1920s when clothing was usually hand made especially in the Kiewa Valley where access to shops was limited. The Cooper family were farmers in Tawonga.Three Vyella (brushed cotton) baby's nighties. White vyella fabric with silk thread embroidery. Very well home-sewn items, with cotton lace trimming.1920s.Home-made so no marking or brandingbaby nighties, nesta drew, cooper family of tawonga