1960s Peignoir & Nightgown Set
1960s Peignoir & Nightgown Set
Label: No label is present except ILGWU, size, content & care label
Size: Medium
Year: 1960s
Style: This is a two piece peignoir and nightgown set are both made of nylon fabric. The peignoir is more sheer than the nightgown. The peignoir has a yoke at the neckline and shoulders with an ivory and pink lace ruffle accent. It is gathered under the yoke and is full at the bottom. There are 3/4 length sleeves with the same ivory and pink lace trim. There are 2 self fabric tie closures at the center front. The nightgown also has the same yoke with gathered fabric underneath creating a full nightgown at the bottom. It is sleeveless and there is a single self fabric tie at the center front creating a keyhole. The entry for the nightgown is overhead.
Color: Pink with pink & ivory lace embellishments
Fabric: 100% Nylon
Front Approximate Dimensions:
Peignoir-Chest (across the yoke) 12" & 19" (underarm), Waist Full, Hips Full, Sleeve Length from shoulder seam 18 1/2"
Nightgown-Chest (across the yoke) 12" & 19" (underarm), Waist Full, Hips Full
Back Approximate Dimensions:
Peignoir- Across Back (at yoke)12" & 19"(underarm), Waist Full , Hips Full, Length (down center back) 51 1/2"
Nightgown: Across Back (at yoke)12" & 19"(underarm), Waist Full , Hips Full, Length (down center back) 50"
Condition: Excellent vintage condition*
*The night down does not have a hem at the bottom. I am unsure if this was manufactured this way or it was shortened. Also, There are a 2 very small snags found on the back of the peignoir. You have to really search for them, they are not noticeable.