Historical information

This cotton nightgown was worn by women in the 19th century. Its original owner is unknown, but it was purchased in the late 1990s by the donor who later moved to Emerald but, at the time, had a 2nd hand decoration shop in Camberwell when she purchased this as part of a group of garments which included bloomers, lace collars and cuffs, camisoles etc - all of which have been donated to the Museum. The donor was informed at the time of purchase that the garments were over 100 years old.

Significance

This is a lovely example of a type of nightgown worn by women inside the home in the 9th century.

Physical description

Handstitched cotton nightgown which has a front opening yoke with 4 buttons and buttonholes. Embroidered trim on cuffs and edges of neckline and yoke. Cream white in colour with four pintucks on each side of front opening and trimmed with embroidery at base of tabs.