Nightgown Collection (page 6)

Peter and Wendy, c1905. Transfer-printed glass slide from a boxed set of twenty-four, depicting scenes from Peter Pan by JM Barrie (1860-1937). From Coloured Lantern Slides - The Story of Peter Pan

Her Face Blanched With Terror, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Her Face Blanched With Terror, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

L Heureuse Escalade, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Le Lever, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Diana Lewis, American film actress, 1938. Diana Lewis (1919-1997) made her screen debut in 1934 in All the KIngs Horses. Amongst her best known films were Gold Diggers in Paris (1938)

Now, Freshie, Ride the Goat and Make it Pretty. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Now, Freshie, Ride the Goat and Make it Pretty. Stereoscopic card detail

Last in bed puts out the candle, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Good Night, 1902-1903. Artist: HO Klein
Good Night, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

King Richard I (1157-1199) surprised by Austrian soldiers. Richard was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was known as Richard the Lionheart, or C

Self Portrait with a Pillow, 1493, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Self Portrait with a Pillow, 1493, (1936). Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

The Hostile View of Lady Hamilton, 19th century. Caricature by Gillray, entitled Dido in Despair

Portrait of Mika Morosov, 1901. Artist: Valentin Serov
Portrait of Mika Morosov, 1901. Serov, Valentin Alexandrovich (1865-1911). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Illustration for Goosey, goosey gander, where shall I wander?, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). Artist: Catherine Greenaway
Illustration for Goosey, goosey gander, where shall I wander?, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). For a book of nursery rhymes

The Sleepwalker (Somnambulist) making discoveries her husband would rather she did not know

Old Man Spying Through Keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Man in nightgown with comic verse on a Christmas card
Man in nightgown with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Two boys tickling a man's feet on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Five boys pillow fighting on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, Wee Willie Winkie. circa early 20th century

WW1 - Kaiser disappointed with his Zeppelin and U-Boat
WW1 - An illustration mocking the German Emperor Wilhelm II. Here he is depicted in his night robes, holding a down-scaled zeppelin in one arm, and a U-Boat in the other

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Jacob Marleys Ghost. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

WOMAN READING, c1897. A young woman finishing a book before going to bed. Photograph, c1897

Italian lady in skimpy see-through nightgown
Italian lady posing in a rather skimpy and decidely see-through nightgown, with pale blue stockinggs and balck high-heeled shoes. Date: circa 1910s

Father Christmas with children
A Merry Xmas - Here is Every Joy! Three children in their nightwear aid Father Christmas in his delivery of presents by pulling on the belt of his cloak. Date: c.1920

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - security check before bed. circa 1910s

Little Folk Misfitz - Wee Willie Winkie. Date: circa 1910

Two little girls asleep on a Christmas card
Two little girls asleep in bed on Christmas Eve on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl praying by her bed on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Sleeping baby on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Celanese Nightgown 1944
A glamorous yet inexpensive nightgown in Celeanese artificial silk, makes good use of coupons. This model has a softly gathered bodice, gored skirt & ribbon bow trim Date: 1944

Six boys pillow fighting on a New Year card
Six boys on a New Year card, being told by their mother to behave and not do any more pillow fighting. A notice on the wall reads: Love one another. Date: circa 1890s

Six boys pillow fighting on a Christmas card
Six boys having a turbulent pillow fight on a Christmas card, with a notice on the wall: Love one another. Date: circa 1890s

Four little girls in nightdresses on a Christmas card
Four little girls climbing the stairs in their nightdresses on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three boys pillow fighting on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Four boys pillow fighting on a Good Luck card. Date: circa 1890s

Child standing up in a cot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four boys in bed on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Baby with rattle in a cot on a Christmas card
Baby with a rattle in a cot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Night and Day fashions
Night and day fashions from the 1960s. From left to right: A Debenham & Freebody empire line nylon nightdress in which a 15 denier in the colours shown is mounted over a toning 30

Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941
Three women pose in their knitted night attire: one models a brassiere and knicker set, the next a white, lace knit bed jacket with long knitted bishop sleeves and close fitting front

Little girl sitting up in bed, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Domestic Scene 1582-84 Pen brown gray-black ink
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WOMAN, 1920s. A French woman in a nightgown. Photograph, 1920s

At the Dressing Table, 1911
BAL50968 At the Dressing Table, 1911 by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

A Mothers Love, 1839
XAM70791 A Mothers Love, 1839 by Danhauser, Josef (1805-45); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Miss Van Buren and Miss Willoughbly, c. 1890 (albumen silver print)
XOS1766133 Miss Van Buren and Miss Willoughbly, c.1890 (albumen silver print) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 10.1x11.3 cm; J

Mother and Child, 1864 (watercolour)
BAL16308 Mother and Child, 1864 (watercolour) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Mrs Morlands Portrait, c. 1800-04 (w / c over pencil on paper)
XYC217166 Mrs Morlands Portrait, c.1800-04 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 18.4x11.45 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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In the darkest of nights, a heroic fireman braves the flames to rescue a young girl trapped in a burning building. The nightgown she wears billows around her like an ethereal shield, symbolizing hope and protection amidst chaos. Centuries ago, Mrs. Johnstone and her son don elegant nightgowns as they prepare for slumber in their opulent home. The soft fabric embraces them with comfort, reflecting their privileged lifestyle during the late 18th century. A study of a girl from 1910 captures her innocence and vulnerability as she rests peacefully in her delicate nightgown. The artist's brush strokes delicately depict every fold and shadow, highlighting the beauty found even in moments of tranquility. Onboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, Mabel Francatelli clings to her cherished belongings, including a letter written on luxurious stationery. Her nightgown provides solace amidst uncertainty as she navigates through treacherous waters towards an unknown fate. Fast forward to 1932 when fashion trends evolve - women's night attire showcases both elegance and practicality. A sketch illustrates various options such as flowing nightgowns or stylish pyjamas that allow ladies to embrace comfort without compromising style. Even royalty indulges in nighttime rituals; "Your Majesty" whispers Mary L. Gow's enchanting tale where queens retire to their chambers adorned with regal nightgowns fit for monarchs while dreams unfold beneath starlit skies. Lady Macbeth haunts our imagination as she sleepwalks through guilt-ridden nights wearing nothing but a blood-stained nightgown. Shakespeare's tragic character embodies madness intertwined with remorse under moonlit shadows. An old poet finds solace within his attic sanctuary clad only in his worn-out nightgown; surrounded by tattered manuscripts and ink-stained pages, he pours his heart into verses that will forever echo through time – capturing emotions only darkness can reveal.