Man's dressing gown
Brand
Charvet
c. 1930
Yellow silk brocade and black silk satin
Museum purchase
Object numberP89.4.1
The man’s dressing gown evolved from the banyan, an 18th-century robe that originated in India. In the 1930s, dressing gowns were considered elegant at-home wear for fashion savvy men.
DescriptionMan's dressing gown: gold silk damask, black silk self striped satin shawl collar and cuff; waist flapped pockets, left chest patch pocket; self covered one button closing. Matching tie belt: black, gold chainette fringe.Exhibitions