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Nightdress case (quilted)
Quilted pale pink satin nightdress case, early 1950s. Made by Doris James (1923-2015), a hairdresser from Abertridwr.
Rectangular, envelope-style. Thinly padded. Made from one continuous piece. Quilting uses pink stitching thread. Central scallop on edge of flap. Flap is quilted with sycamore leaf motif and spiral filling. Single trellis on pouch, back and front. Lined with pale apricot coloured satin. Side edges and edges of flap have pink piping, while edge of inside opening has piping of same fabric as lining.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F04.15.2
Creation/Production
James, Doris
Date: 1950 - 1955
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length (cm): 30
Width (cm): 38
Techniques
quilting
Material
satin (synthetic)
wadding
Location
In store
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