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Catalog Number |
BE2000.2.5 |
Object Name |
Nightgown |
Description |
A floor-length white, lightweight cotton nightgown with short sleeves. Lace is found trimmed around the neck and arm openings. Lace inserts are found in front. A peach-coloured ribbon is found on the front. Inside the front, there is a band with a name tag that reads: Mabel. The centre back is blue and affixed with a white cotton tag with words and letters: Plume Brand No 3423, Size 16. |
Year Range from |
1910 |
Year Range to |
1918 |
Dimensions |
W-72 L-123 cm |
History |
Nightgown belonged to Mabel Graydon of Streetsville (1971-1964). M. Martin & Company of New York was the manufacturer of the 'Plume Brand' of muslin underwear. Originally founded in 1878 under the name of Danhouser and Monsheimer, the company was known as a pioneer in the manufacturing of muslin underwear. M. Martin & Co. assumed the name after 1906. Reference: 'The Corset and Underwear Review''. Jan 1916 and Dry Goods Economist: Volume 70, Issues 3772-3782. Jan 1916. J. Mackey |
People |
Graydon, Mabel |