Antique Edwardian Cotton Nightgown Hand Embroidered Butterflies Lace Ruffle For Sale

Beautiful antique Edwardian cotton nightgown with hand-embroidered butterfly motif worked in white and golden yellow thread.The gown has a wonderfully simple, long silhouette with a wide neckline framed by exceptionally delicate scalloped lace. Matching lace trims the short sleeves, which are softly gathered at the cuffs. The embroidery is particularly charming: butterflies appear around the neckline, including a butterfly centered at the back, with yellow embroidered branches and small floral details across the front.The lightweight ivory cotton has the soft, slightly translucent quality expected of an early garment of this type. The generous cut also gives it a striking silhouette that could work beautifully as an antique nightgown, collector’s textile, or worn as a romantic dress.Shoulder to shoulder is approximately 18 inches, chest approximately 48 inches, and shoulder to hem approximately 53 inches.Antique condition with age-related wear. There are two holes smaller than a dime: one on the back and another at the upper shoulder/neck area beneath the lace collar. A few additional pinholes are scattered throughout. There is age staining, spotting and discoloration in various areas, as shown in the photographs. The delicate antique lace also shows age and wear. Please refer closely to the photographs for the overall condition and wonderful details.