Dressing gown

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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.

The Costume Institute

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume Institute's collection of more than thirty-three thousand objects represents seven centuries of fashionable dress and accessories for men, women, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present.

Metropolitan Museum of Art