Clothing - Clothing, lady's sleeveless nightgown c1900, c1900

Historical information

The early settlers were self reliant and made their own clothes. This nightgown is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women

Significance

This nightgown is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

A lady's fine cotton sleeveless nightgown with ribbon ties and a 10cm band of broderie anglaise inserted between 18cm bands of fine net in yoke

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