Object: Nightgown
Brand:
Iris Lingerie
(American, 1929 - 1970)
Date: c. 1950
Medium: Printed nylon
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. A. S. Guimares
Object number: 75.183.80
DescriptionSheer nylon nightgown printed with floral designs in pinks, greens and black; deep scoop neck and cap sleeves are elasticized; ribbon draw string for empire bodice
Label Text:Upscale lingerie brand Iris specialized in wispy nightgowns and slips that were simply but elegantly designed. Printed floral fabrics had long been used for lingerie, but they were especially prevalent during the early 1950s.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Exposed: A History of Lingerie