Mid-20th-century women's nightgown, entirely handmade from fine white cotton fabric. This piece represents the artisanal lingerie of the era, characterized by technical restraint and high-quality materials.
Object History: The garment dates back to the 1940s, a time when women's underwear still retained manual sewing techniques inherited from the 19th century. The use of 'whitework' embroidery and hemstitching was common in high-quality European domestic trousseaus.
Technical Details:
- Period: 1940s
- Technique: Hand embroidery, hemstitching, and manual sewing
- Dimensions: Chest circumference 96 cm (37.8 inches); Total length from shoulder 100 cm (39.4 inches)
- Weight: 170 g (6 oz)
- Material: Natural cotton and 6 authentic mother-of-pearl buttons on the back
- Additional Details: Features an embroidered monogram on the chest and decorative details at the hem.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. This is a 'deadstock' piece (new, never used), free of stains, tears, or missing buttons. The fabric retains its original consistency.
Appraisal: A piece of great interest for antique textile collectors, fashion museums, or for use in historical reenactment, due to its impeccable state of preservation and artisanal craftsmanship.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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