Caroline Nightgown
Nightgown for Caroline, the War of 1812 New York American Girl character, reflecting her signature historical style. A sleepwear set worn by the character at bedtime in her story, often paired with a robe or cap.
- Character
- Caroline
- Released
- 2012
- Retired
- 2019
- Original retail
- $22.00
- Estimated value
- $30–$70
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Status
- Retired
All values are estimates based on observed secondary-market sales, not appraisals. American Girl HQ is not affiliated with American Girl® or Mattel.
What's included
- nightgown
- cap or robe
How to identify it
Look for the Caroline-branded hang tag, era-appropriate fabric prints, and matching small accessories; sold separately from the doll after initial release.
The Caroline Nightgown is one of the historical outfits released for Caroline, the American Girl character set in War of 1812 New York. A sleepwear set worn by the character at bedtime in her story, often paired with a robe or cap.
This outfit was part of the Caroline collection which debuted in 2012 and was retired in 2019. It was designed to be historically evocative while remaining kid-friendly, using era-appropriate silhouettes, prints, and trims researched by the American Girl design team.
The outfit typically includes the main garment plus coordinating accessories such as stockings, shoes, and small hair or clothing details that complete the look. Original retail packaging featured a cardboard hanger tag printed with the character's name and outfit name, along with a small paragraph describing its significance in the character's story.
Collectors identify authentic examples by checking fabric quality, snap or hook-and-loop closures typical of the outfit's release period, and any printed tags sewn into the garment seams. Because outfits from the same collection were often reused across catalogs with slight fabric variations, exact dye lots and print patterns can differ slightly between production years.
Condition issues to watch for include fading (especially on reds and pinks), snap or elastic degradation, and missing small accessories like shoes or stockings, which significantly affects resale value. Complete, tagged, unworn outfits in original packaging command the highest prices among collectors.