An 18th century gentleman often wore a banyan, which was a loose, kimono-like cotton, linen, or silk gown worn at home as a sort of dressing gown or informal coat over the shirt and breeches. Here are a few samples. It was usually paired with a soft, turban-like cap worn in place of the formal periwig. It was fashionable for men of an intellectual or philosophical bent to have their portraits painted while wearing banyans.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:39:49 +0000
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