NIGHTGOWN
Datec. 1940s
Dimensions40.7 x 58.2 cm
Object numberHF.2023.7.6
DescriptionYellow flannel homemade baby nightgown. The yellow flannel background is decorated images of yellow and white kittens playing with a pink ball of yarn. The nightgown has long sleeves what have smocking near the sleeve cuffs and along the front. The collar, sleeve cuffs and loose edges along the back and bottom are finished with a zig-zag stitch. The back of the nightgown is closed with white cotton twill tape at the collar and waist. Narrative
Lulu enjoyed making doll and children's clothing, especially for her son. She sold her work at the Singer sewing machine store and many people came to her house to buy directly. Lulu was a longtime exhibitor at PEI's annual Provincial Exhibition, regularly winning first place.
A longterm illness required that Lulu move into long-term care later in her life. The illness had not affected her hands and so, Lulu continued to skillfully manipulate her sewing machine producing children's clothing.
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