Nightdress case
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Fabric
Measurements
430 mm (length); 320 mm (width)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671000
Summary
A cream, fine cotton pique fabric nightdress case of an envelope design. The periphery of the object is trimmed with pink and cream fringing. On the front there is pink and white embroidery and pieces of pink velvet applique both on the body and on the flap. On the back is a white symmetrical stylised floral design. The case closes with a button and a loop. Around the button is much evidence of careful darning and patching.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Henry L. Chaney in March 1977.