Nightgown
Object number2016.44.19 a,b
Manufacturer
The Industrial League
Datec. 1930
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFabric; Chiffon; Lace
Credit LineGift of Susan Haas Prentiss
DescriptionYellow chiffon and lace nightgown.DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 50.5 × 11.5 in. (128.3 × 29.2 cm) [Width at waist]Length x Width (b): 71 × 0.875 in. (180.3 × 2.2 cm)
Marks(a) White fabric label inside proper right seam under the arm opening has blue embroidered text "The / Industrial League / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesBelonged to Elizabeth "Betty" Mills Dalbey Haas, the donor Susan Haas Prentiss’ mother. Part of a collection of clothing and accessories of the Ash/Haas family. George Haas had a wholesale optical business on Oliver Street called G.W. Optical, it folded when he passed in 1968. It was started by his father George Washington Haas. His grandfather Jesse Purdy started American Waterworks with Mellon backing, they built dams all over the world.
Previous owner
Elizabeth Mills Dalbey Haas
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c. 1930
c. 1890
1903
c. 1930
1956
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Marie Hredzak
c. 1948