Fine silk and linen batiste nightie from the late 1800s. This creation sets us back to the sophisticated former aristocratic world, where the morning routine included wearing elegant clothes even for staying home, before getting ready to go out. Made of delicate, light fabric, XIX century nightgowns were anything but revealing, often made of two matching pieces. The wide outside-gown and the light top are in silk batiste, enriched by laces and embroideries. The inner gown has a valencienne lace frill with blanket stitch edges; it’s stitched to the top by a delicate flower decoration and a mint green silky lace. Under the first gown, almost invisible, there’s a second silky layer with valencienne lace, giving a soft touch to the skirt. The top empire waist blouse ends on the hipline and has a closing line with English mother of pearl buttons with four holes. Fabric and embroideries match the skirt’s design. The very subtly embroidered letters – GD – complete the fine tailored work.

Suggestion uf use
A fantastic collection piece, or a lovely accessory to complete an elegant outfit for a special occasion.

Size:38

State of conservation:
Perfectly preserved lace and fabric are intact on demand: the waistline of the gown can be slightly adapted.

Material:
Linen, silk, lace

Color:
white

Size
Inner gown waist 60 cm. – total length 90 cm.
(Details) waist / hips height 33 cm. loop for tape height 6 cm – leaps height 51 cm.
Shirt shoulders 35 cm. breast 80 cm. sleeve length (below the elbow) 36 cm. – Total length 75 cm.

Note
Delivered in special protective break-proof wrapping; special gift wrap on demand.

*The weight indicated in the summary table refers to the size of the packaging for shipping.