Nightgowns Collection

Fairyland Express, All Aboard for the Land of Nod
Toddlers in white nightgowns board a train to the Land of Nod, accompanied by various toys as bedtime companions. Date: 1924

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

Anglo Saxon man in shirt and corpse in shroud. 1796 (engraving)
7233740 Anglo Saxon man in shirt and corpse in shroud. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Countess of Rasty in Bed, 1880 (pastel on paper)
7332033 The Countess of Rasty in Bed, 1880 (pastel on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria D'Arte Sacerdoti, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

The Countess of Rasty in Bed, detail, 1880 (pastel on paper)
7332005 The Countess of Rasty in Bed, detail, 1880 (pastel on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria D'Arte Sacerdoti, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving)
7312236 The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

My Mother 3, 1870 (illustration)
7309631 My Mother 3, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "Aunt Louisa's wee wee stories": Country Alphabet, Baby)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153155 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153149 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153163 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153161 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153151 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153153 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153152 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mischievous Mary (colour litho)
7157011 Mischievous Mary (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mischievous Mary)

Saxon men in tunics and nightshirt, 1843 (engraving)
7235645 Saxon men in tunics and nightshirt, 1843 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th century)

Obedient Olive (colour litho)
7157009 Obedient Olive (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obedient Olive)

English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233601 English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho)
7157126 Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking)

The Fairies in the Fire (colour litho)
7181976 The Fairies in the Fire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairies in the Fire)

"I may as well go down and peep / Inside the parlour cupboard"(engraving)
7184061 " I may as well go down and peep / Inside the parlour cupboard" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl praying by her bed (chromolitho)
7201249 Girl praying by her bed (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl praying by her bed, watched by cherubs)

Pet dog trying to stop a little girl from going upstairs to bed (colour litho)
7157419 Pet dog trying to stop a little girl from going upstairs to bed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little girl kneeling beside her bed and saying her prayers (litho)
7149719 Little girl kneeling beside her bed and saying her prayers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Protecting rationed food (colour litho)
7150993 Protecting rationed food (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Night Alarm (colour litho)
7201930 A Night Alarm (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Alarm. Illustration from The Sphere, 30 November 1901.); © Look and Learn

Linen. 1929 (engraving)
6437542 Linen. 1929 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion. Sale of home textiles, le Blanc: sheets, cushions, tablecloths)

Before the bath, 1894 (oil on canvas)
AIS5356064 Before the bath, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat

A Raid on the Dessert - children at a table

Christmas Morning, At Mothers Bedroom Door
Christmas Morning - At Mothers Bedroom Door

Check Mate, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562189 Check Mate, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Gabrielle and Rosemary, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1217804 Gabrielle and Rosemary, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 143x112 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

A Peep at the Ball (colour litho)
668659 A Peep at the Ball (colour litho) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peep at the Ball. Christmas illustration showing children looking through the bannisters at)

BOYS PILLOW FIGHT C1885
Three boys stage a pillow fight in their nightgowns. Date: circa 1885

GAME / PILLOW FIGHT C1885
Three boys stage a pillow fight in their nightgowns Date: circa 1885

Nursery at Childrens Home, Ashley Down, Bristol
Children and nurses at an unnamed orphanage or childrens home in the Ashley Down area of Bristol, perhaps one of the Muller Homes established by George Muller. Date: early 20th century

Children Peek at Party
Three children in their nightgowns stand on the stairs and peep at the adults at their Christmas ball. Date: 1886

Auld Lang Syne by Charles Robinson
Children sing Auld Lang Syne 1906

Sining a carol at Mothers door by Charles Robinson
Little children singing carols indoors. Date: 1906

Hanging stockings by Charles Robinson
Children hang up Christmas stockings. Date: 1906

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

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Bedtime
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children in their nightgowns stand among rows of cots. Plaques on the wall suggest that each cot has been funded by a benefactor

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"Step into the enchanting world of nightgowns, where dreams come alive and slumber becomes a magical journey. 🌙✨ Join the Fairyland Express and embark on an exquisite adventure to the Land of Nod. All Aboard for the ultimate comfort and style. Travel back in time with a sketch from circa 1932, showcasing elegant women's night attire - a mesmerizing combination of nightgown and pyjamas. Witness how fashion has evolved throughout history, from an Anglo Saxon man in a shirt to a delicate corpse wrapped in a shroud engraved in 1796. Indulge your senses as you encounter The Countess of Rasty gracefully reclining in bed, captured beautifully through pastel on paper in 1880. Marvel at every intricate detail when exploring the magnificent close-up view of this masterpiece. But wait. Nighttime adventures aren't limited to peaceful slumber alone. Discover unexpected encounters like The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers depicted in a captivating 19th-century engraving. Immerse yourself in thrilling tales that unfold under moonlit skies. Let nostalgia take hold as you glimpse into family memories with "My Mother 3, " an endearing illustration dating back to 1870. Feel the warmth and love that emanates from these cherished moments. Transport yourself to another era entirely with lithographs showcasing lingerie and pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody during the glamorous 1930s. Experience timeless elegance combined with utmost comfort – truly capturing the essence of sophistication and can not merely garments; they are gateways to extraordinary realms where imagination knows no bounds. Unleash your inner dreamer, embrace tranquility, and let these ethereal creations guide you towards restful nights filled with wonder.