Not on display

Dressing Gown

1790-1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White cotton dressing gown printed with an all-over pattern of small oak sprigs. The loose, full gown is gored at the sides and opens at the front to wrap across. The neck has a drawstring and a small frill of spotted muslin. The back of the bodice has narrow vertical pleats. The sleeves are long and and tight, and button at the wrist.

Object details

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Brief description
Dressing gown, printed cotton, 1790-1810, English; White ground, floral
Physical description
White cotton dressing gown printed with an all-over pattern of small oak sprigs. The loose, full gown is gored at the sides and opens at the front to wrap across. The neck has a drawstring and a small frill of spotted muslin. The back of the bodice has narrow vertical pleats. The sleeves are long and and tight, and button at the wrist.
Dimensions
  • Back length: 139.7cm (approx) (Note: converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Miss Hipwood
Collection
Accession number
T.50-1934

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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