Vintage 1940s Satin Nightgown Gathered Bodice Nightie Size L

$120.00

Brand Poppy's Vintage Clothing

This is a gorgeous vintage 1940s satin nightgown with gathered bodice and gathered short sleeves with a top “puff”.  The satin is cream white coloured.  It has a rounded neckline and the neckline and sleeve cuffs are trimmed in lace.  It fits over the head and the bodice cinches at the neckline with a drawstring.  It has a wide band waist that cinches at the back with a ribbon tie attached to either side.

Label: None, probably seamstress made for a wedding trousseau.

Fabric:  Satin, probably rayon based

Sizing: No size is indicated, and although this vintage 1940s satin nightgown should fit a large size, please rely on the following measurements for fit, keeping in mind that there are no openings and the nightie has to slip over the head:

Shoulders:  17 1/2”

Sleeves:  6”

Bust:  43”

Waist:  36” uncinched

Hips:  42”

Length:  52 1/2”, measured flat

Condition:  This vintage 1940s satin nightgown is in excellent condition, very clean  with no wear, tear, staining or odour.  Because this was most likely part of a wedding trousseau, it looks like it saw little or no use 

Beautiful vintage 1940s satin nightgown!