{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-cotton-nightgown-carmela-hand-repaired-with-filet-lace-appliques-restored-heirloom-piece-ed81","title":"Antique Edwardian Cotton Nightgown “Carmela” Hand Repaired with Filet Lace Appliqués – Restored Heirloom Piece-ED81","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear the rare. Choose quality. Live with history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLulu Boop Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — where carefully sourced vintage and antique garments are preserved, reimagined, and offered a second life. Each piece is unique, carrying the quiet beauty of its past and waiting to be worn again with intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative antique Edwardian cotton nightgown, carrying both fragility and thoughtful restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in sheer, feather-light cotton, this piece features a softly gathered bodice framed by delicate lace, airy short sleeves, and a flowing silhouette finished with a gentle ruffled hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efilet lace panel across the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becomes a focal point of the garment — not only decorative, but also reinforcing an area that had weakened over time. The motif adds a quiet narrative, transforming wear into beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the piece, areas of thinning fabric, small holes, and wear consistent with age have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully stabilized using antique lace appliqués\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each one hand-placed to preserve the integrity of the textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese appliqués are intentionally visible — not concealed — creating a poetic, almost patchwork effect that speaks to the life of the garment rather than erasing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an antique garment and shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible signs of age and wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinning fabric, particularly through the skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of discoloration and faint staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple hand-applied lace repairs throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate overall structure — wearable with care or best suited for gentle use, display, or collection. Please hand wash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite this, the piece remains structurally good and has been stabilized to extend its life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll measurements are taken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eflat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (in inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e(1 inch = 2.54 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease compare with a garment you own for best fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArmpit to armpit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Shoulder: 19”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWaist: 28”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHips: 32”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHem width: 35”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal length (shoulder to hem): 36 1\/2” front-37 1\/4” back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMannequin reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Women’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBust 38.18” · Waist 31.1” · Hips 40.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease review measurements carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage and antique garments do not follow modern sizing standards. Many were handmade or custom-tailored for one individual. Size tags, when present, are for reference only — measurements are essential. I’m always happy to assist with fit questions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll pieces are vintage or antique and may show gentle signs of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePre-1930s fabrics (silk, muslin, lace) are delicate and should be worn with care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGarments are best worn with ease, not tensio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEdwardian \u0026amp; Victorian considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCorset-era pieces often have very small waists with broader shoulders or hips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSleeves are frequently designed as ¾ length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eButtons may vary due to age and period repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShips within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1 business day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInternational buyers: phone number required for delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImport taxes and duties are the buyer’s responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll shipments are insured; assistance with claims is always provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAccessories shown are for styling only and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLulu Boop Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — where history is worn, not archived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @lulu.boop.vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lulu Boop Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41368638357562,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/4177\/6698\/files\/ABF44524-2830-4903-A61C-7B99517A1C68.jpg?v=1776437136","url":"https:\/\/luluboopvintage.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-cotton-nightgown-carmela-hand-repaired-with-filet-lace-appliques-restored-heirloom-piece-ed81","provider":"Lulu Boop Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}