1880-85
Central&North America
Object qualities
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This dressing gown is an example of at-home-wear that became especially prevalent when it became acceptable to receive intimate guests in an informal manner. It is made of beautiful fabric that is more distinctive than the popular paisley patterns and it has an elegant form due to its construction details. During this time, men’s smoking jackets also became popular, and this dressing gown is similar to that type of jacket or a man’s banyan.