Nightgown
- Object Name:
- Nightgown
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.08
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Nightgown, white, plain-weave linen and lace, which probably belonged to Anna Louise Gage Kimball. White linen lace collar, yoke, wrist, and front decor. Floor length, with long puffy sleeves. 14-button (shell) front closure. Garment very fancy. Adult woman's size.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Provenance:
- History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing from the Kimball Jenkins estate. This nightgown, based on size and comparison to clothing depicted in Kimball photographs, was probably worn by Carolyn's grandmother.
Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins (1896 - 1974) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Carolyn Louise Jenkins. Direct descendant of Deacon John Kimball. Resided at Kimball-Jenkins estate.
Anna Louise Gage Kimball (1852 - 1933) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins; married Dr. George Morrill Kimball. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Nightgowns
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