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Object numberCOLEM:1974.33.4
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Institution nameColchester Collections
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Object name
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DescriptionNightdress of white cotton with vee neck bordered with lace and broderie anglais. Summer. Edwardian? Fine white cotton nightdress. Deep vee neck edged with three panels of machine lace and broderie anglais. With five vertical pin tucks either side of the bust. The vee neckline finishes just above an empire line waist (front only) of ribbon slotted embroidered tape. Back of neckline is a shallower vee, edged in one strip of machine lace. Short dolman sleeves timmed with strip of broderie anglais and strip of machine lace. 'R.M. Bishop' written in ink on a handmade name tape sewn in the hem. Small red laundry mark 'A.4.Z.' sewn on back neckline.
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Production date1900 - 1920
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Production periodModern, Edwardian
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Material
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Dimensions
- length: 1320.00 mm
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LocationIn Store
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