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Subiaco Museum > Records

NIGHTGOWN: WHITE FULL LENGTH NIGHT DRESS

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c. 1930

Overview

Nightdress - white, full length long sleeves. Peaked collars, trimmed with wide frill of embroidered cotton. Two rows of frilled embroidered cotton down each side of front openings and also on sleeve cuffs. Front opening - 3 pearl buttons.

Historical information

05/03/1999 - machine-made, Swiss embroidery.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.1299

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Statement of significance

garment owned and used by woman in the area.

Last modified

Monday, 17 November, 2025

Completeness

94

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