Dressing gown
c. 1840
Cotton piqué and lace
Unknown donor
Object numberU.862
Dressing gowns were specialized garments worn before a woman dressed. Many styles were modestly designed from plain white fabrics with subtle trimming. Although dressing gowns were only worn in privacy, they usually followed the fashionable silhouette. This example features the full sleeves and smocked waist seen on dresses from the early 1840s.
DescriptionDressing gown in fine ribbed white cotton piqué with eyelet ruffles and whitework trim; rounded roll collar, shoulder yoke, shirred front bodice, draped to parallel stitched smocking at waist; long sleeves, full between fitted cap and cuff; floor length coat style with gathered peplum, attached tie belt, self covered buttonsCollections
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