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nightgown

Date1870-1880
Dimensions71.12 × 129.54 cm (28 × 51 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Hope Coolidge
Object numberCOS36.9
DescriptionWhite muslin nightgown, "Mother Hubbard" shape. Plain yoke behind. Front yoke hand embroidered (on double muslin) with alternating shirred bands. Small flat collar and cuffs on a tight wristband. Felled seams. Excellent example of hand sewing throughout.