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Vintage 1930s Paisley Dressing Gown British Colonial India M

by poppysvintageclothing.com

$ 135.00

  • Product Description

This is a fabulous vintage 1930s paisley dressing gown robe made of a printed woven lightweight wool challis.  This 1930s paisley dressing gown was made in Britain and sold at Whiteaway Laidlaw, a Colonial Indian department store chain that also had branches in the Far East.  The dressing gown is made in a classic style with shawl lapels, turned cuffs, a chest pocket and side pockets.  This 1930s paisley dressing gown closes with a matching belt. It is in unlined.

Label: Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co. Ltd. Tailors & Outfitters British Manufacture. Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co. Ltd. was founded in Calcutta in 1882, but was highly diminished when India declared independence in 1947, closing the doors to its flagship store in Calcutta in 1962.

1930s paisley dressing gown owner’s label: G. Bourke.  George W. Bourke (1896-1981) was a Canadian actuary who became President of the Sun Life Insurance Co. From 1950 until 1962 and chairman of the board from 1962 until 1970.  

Sizing: This 1930s paisley dressing gown should fit a man who fits a medium size, maybe a size 38, but please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Shoulders: 16 1/2”-17” across, shoulder/sleeve seam-to-shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeves: 24” long from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve Inseam: 15” long

Chest: 42”, taken under the arms and depending on overlap

Waist: 42”, but meant to be cinched with belt

Overall length: 50”, measured at the back from the neck seam

Condition:  This 1930s paisley dressing gown has a few tiny holes in the fabric, about four in one area at the front right and a couple of larger wear holes at the neck seam as well as a repair at the neck seam (see last four close-up photos).  Otherwise, it is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, soiling, staining, odour or other noted defect - given the fine fabric, this has been well preserved over the last 90 or so years.  

Wonderful British 1930s paisley dressing gown, very classy….from another time when India was British and men dressed up while relaxing at home!

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