Edwardian dressing robe

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Woman's Dressing Gown, (Japan, Yokohama, 1839 - 1900), Japan, for the western market, 1870-1875, Costumes, Robe: Silk plain weave with silk and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk thread embroidery, quilted, silk braid closures. Belt: Silk braid with tassels.

For receiving close friends, especially in the morning, women usually wore a peignoir or a déshabillé – a dressing gown or a negligee. In the 1890s and especially after 1900 a new custom was adopted, and the lady of the house would entertain at tea time – in the late afternoon – wearing an indoor robe known (in French) as a 'tea-gown'. This light garment was intended both for receiving company and for personal wear. In informal situations, then, it was less 'dressy' than dinner or ball…

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silk peignoir c. 1900

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Edwardian

Historical fashions from the past, with a focus on clothing.