Negligée

1895–1905

Not on view

The initials "AP" indicate that this charming negligee was owned by Abigail (Kingsley Norman) Prince, Mrs. Prince, Senior, of New York society. The garment is beautifully made by hand of fine, soft and comfortable lawn. The attention taken to use contrasting white on the decorative hemstitching is the type of touch specific to French workmanship.

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Title: Negligée
Date: 1895–1905
Culture: French
Medium: cotton
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Frederick H. Prince, Jr., 1967
Object Number: 2009.300.3311
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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