Rare French made Vintage Art Deco 1930s Dressing Gown Robe or Peignoir with a stylised shawl collar, turn back scalloped cuffs, horseshoe pocket and sash belt. Cut, exquisitely, on the bias to give a Luxurious Fluidity to the fabric as the lady moves.
Once belonging to a Starlet of the 30s and 40s and then taken into the ownership of a Private fashion collection in 1951, it has been stored in a temperature controlled store since this date.
All measurements were taken seam to seam when the garment was laid flat.
UK Size 14
Underarm to underarm; 44"
Waist; 36"
Hip; 46"
Length of Sleeve; 24.5"
Depth of turn back to cuff; 3.75"
Overall Length Shoulder to Hem; 56"
Width of collar; 10"
The garment was made in France and retailed through the London W1 store of Bourne & Hollingsworth, although the creation is without tags, and this information was in the collections inventory
The fabric has been shown in natural light for clarity and is completely untouched digitally.
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