Historical information
This handmade women’s nightgown features hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and trim. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. This design of nightgown was worn by females in the 19th century and is still worn today.
Significance
The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear.
Physical description
Women's long straight nightgown, white cotton, with long sleeves gathered at the cuff, stand-up lace collar, and a small catch closure on the bodice's centre opening. Hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and sleeve tips.
Subjects
- flagstaff hill maritime museum and village,
- maritime museum,
- maritime village,
- warrnambool,
- great ocean road,
- southwest victoria,
- victorian era,
- nightie,
- nightgown,
- women’s nightwear,
- sleepwear,
- night dress,
- women’s clothing,
- women’s fashion,
- lingerie,
- 19th century,
- handmade clothing,
- broderie anglaise,
- hand-made broderie anglaise,
- paton family,
- trefnant,
- yangery,
- nightdress
