Summary

Alternative Name(s): Nightdress

Pale blue nylon negligee made by the Tsitsopouli Bros in Athens in 1958, it formed part of the dowry of Irene Soumilas. Irene migrated to Australia from the Greek Island of Lefkas in 1958 to be married in 1959. Her dowry travelled in two trunks by ship, although she travelled by air. Many of her dowry items were made by local craftswomen, although other items were given to her by family and friends still living in Greece.

Physical Description

Full length sleeveless negligee made from pale blue nylon. It has a scoped neckline, a pale blue satin ribbon just under the bustline and the fabric falls in soft pleats from the neckline. neck

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