Housecoat

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1749

In the 17th and 18th centuries the Dutch used various names to designate this garment, a long, loose coat generally worn indoors. Housecoat, dressing gown, morning gown, or ‘Japanese robe’ – the same names were adopted for Indian variations. This robe is decorated with a Japanese-styled design of prunus blossom and pine branches. It is unclear whether this garment, with its Japanese-style cut, was made in India or Europe.

  • Artwork typemain garment, kamerjas, banyan, huisjas
  • Object numberBK-1980-99
  • Dimensionswidth 40 cm, width 85 cm x width 88.5 cm x width 87.5 cm, length 148 cm
  • Physical characteristicsKatoen, zijde, beits, verf