Dressing gown
c. 1890
Wool challis
Gift of Bernice Margulies
Object number70.65.1
Paisley shawls were an important part of women’s wardrobes for nearly a century, eventually falling out of favor during the 1870s. Yet these expansive and prevalent lengths of cloth were not simply discarded — they could be remade into other garments, such as this dressing gown.
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