Nightdress part
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk and lace
Measurements
6080 mm (Width); 2060 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 39435.2.1
Summary
A partly made peach silk nightdress. The lower edge hem has a hand sewn insertion of lace. There are several patches and darns on the garment and evidence of hand sewn tacks and French seams. Gone to be treated for moth.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.