This is a man’s at-home robe, known as a [banyan](https://collections.lacma.org/node/214514), originating from England around 1880.
It is a quilted cotton twill banyan. Banyans were inspired by kimono-like gowns popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe. They were worn by gentlemen for warmth, comfort, and receiving guests at home.
montanawana on
I can see Sherlock Holmes hanging out in this.
DadsRGR8 on
Puts my sleeveless tee, sleep shorts and ratty sweat socks to shame.
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This is a man’s at-home robe, known as a [banyan](https://collections.lacma.org/node/214514), originating from England around 1880.
It is a quilted cotton twill banyan. Banyans were inspired by kimono-like gowns popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe. They were worn by gentlemen for warmth, comfort, and receiving guests at home.
I can see Sherlock Holmes hanging out in this.
Puts my sleeveless tee, sleep shorts and ratty sweat socks to shame.
Looks like a Giuseppe Garibaldi outfit
…quaddafi?
Professor Slughorn?
Slaaaay