Dressing gown
Category
Costume
Date
1950 - 1955
Materials
Printed rayon.
Measurements
1300 x 540 mm
Place of origin
Ireland
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603755.1
Summary
A woman's dressing gown made from printed rayon. The long-sleeved gown is made from rayon printed with a design in dark and light red with an overall pattern of white flower sprays, with lapels, a turned cuff and a single patch pocket on the right hip. The gown is unlined, with two internal ties on the inner waistband and a matching belt (603755.2).
Marks and inscriptions
Left hand inner seam at armhole.: A maker's label attached to an inner seam reads, "Gallagher. Made in Ireland. Rayon". See associated photograph for further details.