Name/Title

Dressing Gown

Entry/Object ID

2014.12.2

Description

Part A) An ivory floor-length satin dressing gown with a mandarin collar. Damask-woven silk, medium heavy weight, showing yellow fans and floral sprigs in mauve and pink with green foliage. Arms each have slit at wrist which closes with four round self-enclosed buttons. Centre back on skirt has triangular double tuck. Garment closes in front with five frog closures. Part B) Matching belt made of same material. Broad and asymmetrical pointed ends. No fasteners.

Use

This gown was made to order in Hong Kong.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Blanchet, Janet

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Damask

Material

Silk

Lining

Satin

Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Green

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Eileen Kershaw

Date made

1950 - 1956

Place

City

Hong Kong

Country

China

Region

East Asia

Continent

Asia

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Eileen Kershaw / Hong Kong

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Gown Length: 146.5cm Width (s): 42.5cm Width (w): 27.5cm Belt Length: 216cm