Original Vintage: Gentleman’s Smoking Gown / Dressing Gown
 
Dated: From 1940s
 
Label: TOOTAL made in England wash as silk 40
Established in 1700 By 1939, the firm had spinning, weaving and yarn dyeing factories in Bolton and factories in Newton Heath, Manchester, weaving silk and wool and producing handkerchiefs and ties. Subsidiaries’ activities included dress manufacture, bleaching, dyeing and crease resistant finishing.
 
Measurements: Taken flat and doubled with a four-inch overlap at the front 
 
Side seam to side seam across chest: 44 (112cm)
 
Side seam to side seam across waist: 44 (112 cm)
 
Length from back neck to hem: 48” (123cm)
 
Sleeve Length: 24“(61cm)
 
Shoulder Length: from tip of shoulder to under collar 6 “(15.2cm)
 
A Rock Follies Vintage: 42” (Please note that the item is labelled as 40)
 
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
 
Fabric: Quality heavy cotton viyella in a traditional gentleman’s paisley pattern with a rich burgundy a mid blue paisley with yellow centres to the pattern.
 
Style: A vintage gentleman’s smoking gown or dressing gown with stylish details including a shawl collar and knotted turned back cuffs.
 
Features: A shawl collar and cuffs in navy, trim this gentleman’s dressing gown there are two patch pockets, and one breast pocket with the original belt. 
 
Ideal to wear for: Slipping into something more comfortable! Looks very smart teamed with a cravat or just wear to be chilled.
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition for its age: with some repair to the edge of the back collar and the belt loops.
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)