Gown, Dressing
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched man’s dressing gown, except for the topstitching close to the edges of the collar, front opening, and welts. Made of dimity (textured cotton) with large-scale lapis print in stripes. Double-breasted except it lacks the second row of buttonholes and flat, self-covered buttons. Small collar, wide-elbowed coat sleeves, long body with the center back seam and side back seam, with a distinct flare at the sides. Two side and one breast pockets with bound openings and brown glazed cotton bags. Lined with thin, scarlet wool flannel.
G2003.153
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Dressing Gown
Male
Dimity
Fleece
Red
Blue
Brown
1855 - 1865