Hi,
Also 17th and 18th century have some very nice night caps survived.
If you would like to try to embroider an 18th century one, there is a
gorgeous pattern in the book "Costume Close Up" from Colonial Williamsburg.
It has the draft of the embroidery two.
Night caps were used by men, not only when they went to bed, but also when
they were relaxed at home, wearing a banyan (house coat). In 18th century
they were ideal, because when mundane, they didnt have to wear a wig, but
could use the night cap in stead. They were made with manny beautifull
embroideries, with polycrome collours and the banyans was also very
collourfull.
Bjarne
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