40s "styled by godfried" mint rayon nightgown, lace bodice

a 1940s bias cut rayon nightgown in a soft mint pastel, labeled "styled by godfried" with a bur-mil quality rayon content tag. bur-mil was the fabric mark of burlington mills, whose rayon appeared on american lingerie through the 1940s and into the early 1950s, and that tag is what dates this gown. the bodice is finished with a ruffled ivory lace overlay gathered at the center with a pale blue satin ribbon bow, and the straps are lace with ribbon slot closures for adjustable fit. bias cut construction like this lets the fabric skim the body without darts or boning, the great lingerie technique of the 1930s and 40s, while the lace bodice and ribbon detail dress up the simple slip silhouette.

details

• era: 1940s
• designer: godfried
• origin: unknown
• design: bias cut rayon nightgown, ruffled ivory lace bodice overlay with pale blue satin ribbon bow, lace straps with ribbon slot adjustable closures. bur-mil quality rayon body. materials: rayon body, synthetic lace trim
• condition: very good: fabric and lace both clean and intact, no visible staining or damage
• size & fit: labeled size 34, best modern fit estimate us small to medium
• flat measurements: bust 18 in flat, waist 17 in flat, hips 19 in flat, shoulder to waist 15 in, length 48 in