A truly rare and historically significant restored Edwardian nightgown (c. 1900–1910) in fine white cotton, featuring a beautifully worked crochet yoke across the shoulders and chest, delicate cap sleeves with lace edging, and a long, fluid skirt.
What makes this piece exceptional is its original purpose: this is an Edwardian nursing nightgown. Discreetly worked into the crochet yoke are two fully finished slits — a thoughtful and skilled design detail that allowed a mother to nurse her baby without fully disrobing. These openings have been carefully closed during restoration, but their presence tells a quietly profound story about the lives of Edwardian women and the ingenuity woven into their everyday garments.
Lovingly restored with visible mending that honors its extraordinary history.
- Era: Edwardian, c. 1900–1910
- Fabric: White cotton
- Details: Crochet yoke with original nursing slits (now closed), cap sleeves with lace edging, fluid skirt
- Original use: Nursing nightgown
- Condition: Restored; nursing slits closed; visible mending present
- Quantity: One of a kind — only 1 available
How to style it
- Belted: Cinch at the waist with a leather or woven belt to wear as a maxi dress
- With boots: Pair with ankle or knee-high boots for a romantic, editorial look
- Layered: Wear over a fitted turtleneck in cooler months for an unexpected combination
- With sandals: Keep it effortless with flat sandals and simple gold jewellery
A museum-worthy piece of women's history — for the serious collector, the slow fashion lover, or anyone moved by the stories that clothes can carry.