Nightgown
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton cambric, drawn thread work embroidery, whitework embroidery, buttons.
Measurements
1500 x 600 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604099
Summary
A woman's nightgown made from white cotton cambric. The long-sleeved gown is decorated on the cuffs with a panel of drawn thread work embroidery and feather stitch. with matching embroidery panels and feather stitch on the bodice. The gown fastens centre front with seven self-covered buttons, intact.
Provenance
Gift of A Boyd.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner front facing, at base, left hand side.: A handwritten marking on the inner seam of the front facing reads, "A Boyd", the donor. See associated photograph for further details.