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!