Antique Crocheted Nightgown Yokes & Corset Covers

Antique Irish Crochet Yoke

This photo shows a lovely Irish crochet yoke. After the crochet work was completed, yokes like these would typically have been made into nightgowns.

Many crochet and needlework pattern books of the 1900's- 1920's featured patterns for nightgown yokes similar to the one shown in this photo. The pattern books typically did not explain how to complete the garment; I suppose that most women at the time had a working knowledge of sewing techniques, and would have known what to do to make it into a completed nightgown.

It is common to find yokes that have been lovingly crocheted, yet never finished into completed garments. These are usually in fantastic condition because they have never been worn.

If you are handy with thread and needle, you could find a treasure of a crocheted yoke and finish it for yourself to wear as either an intriguing vintage top, or a lovely antique nightgown. Imagine the possibilities! :)

Shown below are a few yokes that are currently available for sale on ebay. Perhaps they will spark your imagination!

vtg-edwardian-white-cotton-nightgown-hand-crochet-yoke-cuffs-hem-spectacular-xl Vtg Edwardian White Cotton Nightgown Hand Crochet Yoke Cuffs Hem Spectacular XL
US $99.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:40:56 PDT
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vintage-corset-cover-blouse-chemise-handmade-crocheted-lace-wht-cotton VINTAGE CORSET COVER/BLOUSE/CHEMISE HANDMADE CROCHETED LACE WHT COTTON
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 10:50:32 PDT
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victorian-yoke-hand-crocheted-with-pink-satin-trim-great-condition-antique Victorian Yoke hand crocheted with pink satin trim Great Condition Antique
US $65.00
End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 14:06:24 PDT
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vintage-edwardian-victorian-era-nightgown Vintage Edwardian Victorian Era Nightgown
US $49.95
End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 17:22:33 PDT
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antique-edwardian-early-1900s-silk-wedding-dress-&-wax-flower-veil-xxs Antique Edwardian Early 1900s Silk Wedding Dress & Wax Flower Veil XXS
US $230.00
End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 7:40:39 PDT
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If there are any corset covers available at auction in the Edwardian era vintage clothing category, they will be listed below.

c1910-ladies-pale-pink-silk-satin-chemise-w-emb-flowers-trim-ex-cond-good-sz- C1910 Ladies Pale Pink Silk Satin Chemise w Emb Flowers Trim Ex Cond Good Sz
US $79.99
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 7:29:56 PDT
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antique-edwardian-day-dress-pink-hand-crochet-lace-tiny-pleats- Antique Edwardian Day Dress Pink Hand Crochet Lace Tiny Pleats
US $99.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 10:01:40 PDT
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1910-s-pleated-cotton-tea-gown 1910's Pleated Cotton Tea Gown
US $31.00 (3 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 14:16:26 PDT
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edwardian-corset-cover Edwardian Corset Cover
US $33.00 (34 Bids)
End Date: Monday May-21-2012 14:33:21 PDT
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vintage-corset-cover-blouse-chemise-handmade-crocheted-lace-wht-cotton VINTAGE CORSET COVER/BLOUSE/CHEMISE HANDMADE CROCHETED LACE WHT COTTON
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 10:50:32 PDT
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c1910-ladies-pale-pink-silk-satin-chemise-with-bobbin-lace-trim-ex-cond-good-sz- C1910 Ladies Pale Pink Silk Satin Chemise with Bobbin Lace Trim Ex Cond Good Sz
US $79.99
End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 21:08:05 PDT
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