Dressing gown

Unknown

1850–59 · wool, silk · Costume Institute

This gentleman's robe is of interest for it exudes a sense of home and warmth. The multi-colored lining enlivens the bland exterior and a sense of exoticism is seen in the use of multiple frog closures and the application of the mandarin-style collar. Finely crafted, the exterior and interior are completely constructed together.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1850–59

Medium

wool, silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Jason Westerfield, 1967