Housecoat c. 1750 - 1799

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"Housecoat" is an anonymous work of art from the 18th century. This garment is a long, flowing robe with a floral pattern, likely worn for lounging or informal wear. The intricate detail of the black and white pattern suggests a skilled artisan, while the lack of attribution hints at the prevalence of such garments during this period.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Large quantities of housecoats were sent from India to the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th centuries; at times ready made, sometimes as ‘sewing kits’. This robe is probably the product of such a kit. A more common practice at that time was retailoring this kind of robe from a large cloth, a palampore.