Historical information

This lady’s long, decorative nightgown was worn c1920 by Mrs Alice Maude Haynes, nee Slew, (1890 – 1978), a member of a Moorabbin Shire early settler family.

Significance

Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families

Physical description

A long cotton lady's nightgown with pin-tucking, lace and embroidery.