Nightdress
ca. 1905 (made)
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| Place of origin |
White linen nightdress with full bishop sleeves with deep whitework frills. The large collar also has a deep frill of whitework embroidery. Front-buttoning with a pale green satin ribbon bow at the neck, and also threaded through fabric channels at the waistline.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen with green ribbon and embroidery |
| Brief description | Linen nightdress with green ribbon and embroidery, Ireland, c. 1905 |
| Physical description | White linen nightdress with full bishop sleeves with deep whitework frills. The large collar also has a deep frill of whitework embroidery. Front-buttoning with a pale green satin ribbon bow at the neck, and also threaded through fabric channels at the waistline. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'THE EXCELSIOR / 9030 E / IRISH / HANDSEWN' (Stamped on reverse of fabric) |
| Object history | Worn by Miss Heather Firbank |
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| Accession number | T.68-1960 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2008 |
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