Description: This luxurious robe is made from silk faille brocade with fuchsia velvet ribbon bands. It's lined in taffeta (lining is pretty good, some seam openings, wear under the arms, a few spots) and has fancy braided trim around the pockets with the same cording along the edges and making up the very long belt with tassels (belt is excellent). It has 3 rows of double breasted buttons on the top and it buttons to the waist, then hangs open. The back has a pleat that is opened to the waist. The velvet has wear with much of the pile rubbed off, the silk faille bands have a lot of wear to them (photos showing examples but not everything), heavily frayed on the fold of the collar at back of the neck and underarms. I brought it at actions years and years ago and just came upon it again. When I was taking photos of it, I noticed a stiffness in the pocket and there I found the letter written by the donor who is also listed as donor on the 2 FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC) labels sewn into the robe. His name was Joseph John O'Donohue IV. His Obit in the San Francisco newspaper in June 1, 2000 is an interesting read and Mr. Google will find it easily for you. It talks about him being an extremely wealthy socialite in NYC and known as the most beautiful boy. He spent his summers in Germany and before WW2 met and had tea with Hitler he did not like and apparently told him to his face that he didn't agree with him, which made Hilter mad at him. Also, it talked about the famous people he counted as friends. He blew through his fortune and moved go SF,where he still was extremely well liked and moved in the higher society circles even in his reduced financial circumstances. Ok, back to the robe.... It measures appx. 37-38 inches around the chest, across the back shoulder is 13 3/4 and 58 1/2 inches long. It's not falling apart as far as dropping pieces of fabric when you pick it up, but it is not wearable and only for display / collection purposes. It is a beautiful example of what an extremely wealthy man from The Gilded Age would have worn and is quite heavy. AS IS Thank you for looking at my auction. If there is any problem with the item, you must contact me within 3 days of receipt. As is items are non refundable. Postage is not refundable. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. Thank you for looking at my auctions. Approval for returns must be received within 3 days, as is items are not refundable. I want my customers to be happy with their purchase so please notify me if there is a problem. Thank you so much for your cooperation. I so appreciate your business. I've done my best to represent colors accurately, but the color on the computer monitors can vary, if I know the color is off I will describe the color to you, as in the case of many reds and purples. The measurements are approximate, I do my best to measure accurately, but placement of the measuring tape tape can be subjective. I have done my best to accurately describe this item as honestly and completely as possible, most of my items are used clothing and something may slip by, please try to understand this. Please decide if you want to place a bid on the items as described, AS IS items are not returnable. I allow returns minus shipping charges, please let me know within 3 days if you intend to return an item.
Price: 450 USD
Location: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-08T03:57:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Size Type: Regular
Decade: 1890s
Color: Multi-Color
Style: Robe
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: silk and velvet
Size (Men's): S
Look: The Gilded Age
