Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1992.100 |
Object Identification Number |
1992.100.001 |
Object Name |
Nightgown |
Donor |
DeFreece, Edna |
Description |
A women's maternity nightgown. The white cotton maternity nightgown has a crocheted collar with a rose pattern. There are wide crocheted bands on each sleeve with the same pattern. The edge of all of the crochetwork has a tiny scalloped detail. There are two vertical slits running across the chest portion that are sewn shut. These slits were most likely used for nursing. |
Dimensions |
W-23 L-50 inches |
Made By |
Larsen, Johanna Møller |
Owned By |
Larsen, Johanna Møller/DeFreece, Edna |
Used By |
Larsen, Johanna Møller |
Material |
cotton/thread |
Associated People |
Larsen, Johanna Møller DeFreece, Edna |
Search Terms |
Larsen, Johanna Møller DeFreece, Edna maternity nursing women woman nightgown clothing |
Provenance |
This nightgown was made and used by Johanna Møller Larsen, the donor's mother. The nightgown was used as a maternity garment or for nursing an infant, evident by the vertical slits on the front at center. |
Images |
201\1992100001.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1992 |