Clothing - Clothing, lady's white cotton nightdress with lace yoke, c1900

Historical information

This lady’s cotton nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C

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 lady's long white cotton nightdress with lace yoke back and front and lace cuffs on the short sleeves. Possibly maternity wear.

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