Black nightgown from Mae's Millinery Shop

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A black nightgown with a wrap front and floor-length skirt from Mae's Millinery Shop. It is made from nylon knit with a slight stretch, with black floral lace trim along the neckline. It is a wrap dress with a V-neck front that fastens at the center front waist with three (3) self-fabric buttons. The waistband is pleated and the skirt is very full. A self-fabric tie is sewn at the center back waist and ties at the front waist. The full-length sleeves are blousy with gathered cuffs. The nightgown is not lined. A manufacturer's label reading "rosa puleo-szule / Lily of France" is sewn at the interior center back neck. An additional tag with style, fiber content, care, and union logo, is sewn at the center back seam below the waistband.

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