This vintage 1930s nightgown was made from a richly saturated gumetal gray silk satin material that provides a liquid like drape along the figure. Bias cut with a deep V cut neckline that is beautifully framed in ruffled lace. Diamond shirred detail adorns the upper chest and right below the breastbone that further shapes the gown, while a lace 'peplum' accentuates the waist. This gorgeous gown pools at the feet with a dramatically long skirt, and is made perfect with a little pouch pocket at the hip which offers an extra touch of elegance.
Very good: Hand washed and pressed. This gown may have been dyed at some point, as this was not a common color of the era. There are some dents and tiny thread holes on the bodice from where I assume some of the shirring was released; diamond shape is a tad wider at one side than the other. One small pencil eraser sized hole on the lower back of the skirt. There are some marks that I initially assumed were water marks but they did not wash out; the light has to hit them just right for them to be visible (I had to tilt the fabric towards the light to get them to show).
Measurements: (taken flat, relaxed, and doubled):
Bust: 34-4" Waist: 28-32" Hip: up to 42" Length: 64" (top of shoulder to hem)
