Late Victorian handsewn unisex nightgown full length with pearl buttons buy and broderie anglais cuffs and placket size L/XL

Lovely example of a handsewn British cotton nightgown from the late 19th Century with yoke, placket, collar long sleeves and full length. All seams, embroidery, buttonholes and hems are handsewn on this garment. The gown is gathered into the buy back yoke for fullness. The collar and front placket are decorated with a double frill of broderie anglais lace, the second frill serves to conceal the button placket which has three Mother of pearl buttons that close the garment. The placket and frills are complemented with hand pin tucking and with handsewn featherstitch embroidered borders. This feather stitch embroidery is applied to the collar and the front edge of the yoke. This decoration is continued to the cuffs with a double broderie anglais trim and a hand pin tucked cuff that the sleeve gathers into. I have checked the garment over and can find no stains or holes / damage / repairs.

The gown has a laundry label attached to the back of the colour and the name of its owner is written in ink on the inside of the button band see image 8
Measures
Bust : 50 inches, 127 cm under arm measurement
depth from shoulder line to bottom of placket: 20 inches or 51cm
Length from neckline to hem: 57 inches, 145cm
breadth around the hem : 92 inches, 235 cm around
sleeve length from centre back - 33 inches, 84 cm


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Condition is excellent generally for a garment almost 100 years of age. Condition is excellent with no obvious faults. The garment is unlaundered by me but looks clean and has been steam pressed.