Informal Blue Summer Gauze Robe
A summer silk gauze robe in a monochromatic blue. In the summer heavy satin robes were traded for lighter garments made of semi-sheer silk gauze. The open weave of this robe provided ventilation. This gauze garment has a subtle woven pattern of medallions disappearing and appearing in the shifting light.
Circa: Early 20th century
Origin: China
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 50" x 62" Sleeve to Sleeve
Inventory number: WR3954
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