Dressing gown
1870s
Burgundy silk faille and velvet, brown fur
Museum purchase
Object numberP82.22.1
The exceptionally high-quality embroidery on this at-home garment was done by hand. The deep, rich colors were probably chemically produced. The fur collar and hem would provide some warmth, but function mostly as a display of wealth. The use of fur—increasingly prevalent during the latter nineteenth century—was not yet controversial.
DescriptionBurgundy / dark red silk faille dressing gown with polychrome silk floral hand-embroidery; burgundy velvet collar, front buttons; brown fur trim at hem, back collar edge.Collections
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