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SLEEPWEAR: BABY'S NIGHTGOWN
c. 1910Subcollections
Overview
One of a collection of three baby's nightgowns from Nancy Russell.
Long, white nightgown with round neck, yoke back and front. Neck has wide embroidered frill; sleeves feature broderie anglaise trim. Skirt fully gathered to yoke, with additional gathering and stitching to a short band centre front which extends to two ties. The neck fastens at back with a tape tie, and yoke fastens with a cotton covered button. The entire garment is hand sewn.
Historical information
Examples of five babies' nightgowns of different designs.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-1986.32.1
Item type
Textiles
Year
Statement of significance
Children's fashion. Examples of babies' nightgowns.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
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