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Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Poplin Nightshirt Sleep Shirt - M, 1910s

About the Item

Identical to a contemporary button-front night shirt except this one is over 100 years old and conjures images of a Charles Dickens novel. As bright, white and crisp as it was when it was new, with discrete touch of embroidery and a Peter Pan collar too! Long sleeve night shirt with notched Peter Pan collar; gathered shoulders and wrists, plus delicate embroidery on either side of front placket. Pullover construction with two-button front closure and a single button at each cuff; unlined. fabric: cotton poplin noteworthy: may be gently machine washed and dried; iron with starch! alterations: none condition: very good with two extremely faint spots on placket (see photos) measurements: collar: 2” at widest neckline opening: 5” across (buttoned closed) shoulders: 16” sleeve length: 22” from shoulder, 17 ½” from underarm (including 1 ½” cuff) sleeve circumference: 20” at upper arm, 7” at cuff (buttoned closed) bust: 46” waist: 47” hips: 49 ½” length: 42 ½” from shoulder, 35 ½” from underarm sweep: 55 ½” label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 46 in (116.84 cm)Waist: 47 in (119.38 cm)Hip: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Two extremely faint spots on placket (see photos).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.7961stDibs: LU86435997471
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