"Four Poster"

Iris Lingerie Co., Inc.|Mrs. Sylvia Pedlar

1962 · polyester, nylon, silk · Costume Institute

The name of this nightgown, "Four Poster" refers to the four poster beds prevalent in the nineteenth century showing Pedlar's interest in historical dress. Her knowledge and interest in traditional clothing is apparent in the simple cut of the sleeves with gussets which was common in traditional folk costume. This was a highly successful design of Pedlar's, for the accession records note that approximately one million copies were sold in various fabrics.

Artist

Iris Lingerie Co., Inc.|Mrs. Sylvia Pedlar

Date

1962

Medium

polyester, nylon, silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Sylvia Pedlar and Philip Saffir, 1970