Dressinggown Collection

Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Artist: Edgar Degas
Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Queen Victoria Awakened to Hear the News of her Accession, June 20, 1837, (1901). Princess Victoria (1819-1901) receiving the news of the death of her uncle, King William IV

Louis Armstrong relaxing backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong relaxing backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962

The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles White
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Joseph Sherburne, ca. 1767-70. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Joseph Sherburne, ca. 1767-70

An Aristocrat Takes Breakfast, or Silk on His Stomach and Nothing Inside, 1849-1850, (1965). A young man in a silk dressing gown hurries to cover a meagre slice of bread with a book

Woman in pink dressing gown, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in pink dressing gown, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Minerva coupe at Boulogne Motor Week, France, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Minerva Coupe by VdP. 1928 Driver: Pickett. Place: Boulogne Motor Week. Date: 3-9.9.28

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, 1827. Artist: G Hunt
An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, 1827. A man suffering from gout, sittting at a table laden with food and drink

These Types are Always Available, advertising agency image, 1964. A group of mostly pyjama-clad men are situated in a variety of poses. A nice example of early 1960s advertising ethos

John Rothenstein, Esq. 1926. Artist: William Rothenstein
John Rothenstein, Esq. 1926. From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Georges Courteline, French dramatist and novelist, 1900. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1920, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8

Feeding the pets, 1880
Feeding the pets;, 1880. Print from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 15 May 1880

Dame Irene Vanbrugh, English actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Dame Irene Vanbrugh, English actress, 1901. Pictured in the role of Sophie Fullgarney in The Gay Lord Quex by Arthur Wing Pinero

Satirical Composition Of Dumesnil, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Small Toilette, (1885). Artist: Moreau
The Small Toilette, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes, c1902. American actor, playwright and stage-manager William Hooker Gillette (1853-1937) in a production adapted from the work of Arthur Conan Doyle

Red-headed Woman... in the Bathroom, c1900-1917. Artist: Raphael Kirchner
Red-headed Woman with a Yellow Dressing Gown in the Bathroom, 1876-1917

Self Portrait with a Model, 1907. Artist: Ernst Kirchner
Self Portrait with a Model, 1907. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German expressionist painter. From the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Dressing Gown, 1897. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
The Dressing Gown, 1897

Young Musician at the Harpsicord. Thought by some to be Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1891)

Notice to Quit, 1861. Pope Pius IX, dressed as a cook with her papal crown partially hidden by a large mob cap, is being given notice by the master of the house, Louis Napoleon

The Giant and the Dwarf, 1859. Bravo, My little fellow! You shall do all the Fighting, and we ll divide the Glory! Napoleon III, dressed casually in an embroidered gown

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In the world of art, history, and entertainment, the dressing gown has made its mark throughout time. From Edgar Degas' captivating portrayal of a woman at her toilette in 1889 to Queen Victoria being awakened to hear the news of her accession in 1837, this garment has been witness to intimate moments and significant events. Even legendary musicians like Louis Armstrong found solace in their dressing gowns while relaxing backstage at Finsbury Park Astoria in London during 1962. It provided them with comfort and ease before taking center stage. The dressing room itself holds tales untold. In Charles White's painting "The Macarony Dressing Room" from 1772, we catch a glimpse into the private realm where individuals prepare themselves for public appearances. Similarly, John Singleton Copley's portrait of Joseph Sherburne showcases a man donning his finest attire while wearing an elegant dressing gown. Satirical illustrations also shed light on society's perception of this garment. "An Aristocrat Takes Breakfast" humorously depicts a man indulging himself with luxurious silk on his stomach but lacking substance within. G Hunt's piece titled "An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding" further explores the notion that appearance can sometimes overshadow depth. Throughout different eras and cultures, the dressing gown remains relevant. Shirley Markham captures a woman clad in a pink dressing gown around 1950 – an image that exudes femininity and elegance. Meanwhile, Bill Brunell's depiction of Minerva coupe at Boulogne Motor Week in France during 1928 adds an unexpected twist by showcasing how even automobiles were influenced by this versatile garment. Advertising agencies have also recognized its timeless appeal as seen in their promotional image titled "These Types are Always Available" from 1964 – emphasizing how everyone can find their perfect style when it comes to dressing gowns.