Diamond Tea Dressing Gown - 40s or 50s ?

[themerchantsofvintage]

Before I list and post a cropped label for the lbl resource, I'd like to confirm date. I'm thinking silver screen 40s (but I'm usually off by a decade ). What say you? It's rayon, has padded shoulders, one flap pocket and an extra long fringed belt.

THANKS!

 

[amandainvermont]

Huh. My gut says 40's although those shoulder pads sure look big - perhaps it's just the way it fits the mannequin?

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Thanks! The gown is too big for the manni; so that's probably why they look so big.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Hi Deb,

I would think 40s on this one, due to the padding at the shoulders and the label.

 

[bartondoll]

Deb, I would say 40s too.

Sue

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[vintageclothesline]

So that is what a tea gown looks like :wow:

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

It's actually the company name Linda.

 

[fuzzylizzie]

This is so interesting because Deborah emailed the company, which is still in business, and the owner replied with info for the label resource!

DIAMOND TEA GOWN

Founded in Montreal in 1920 by a Mr. Rosenfeld, Diamond Tea Gown Inc. had a great reputation for both quality and design. The company has changed hands twice over the years: in 1967 it was sold to Ernest Saykaly, owner of the family run business French Maid Lingerie, and in 2001 to John Souaid who first joined the company as President in 1972.

In the early years they primarily made hostess gowns and bathrobes and later branched out to include a full range of lounge wear, robes and, most recently, casual wear.

Over the years their reputation for high standards in quality fabrics and design has been maintained. Their client list includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Harrods, Bloomingdales and Noardstroms.

A full range of sleep wear is produced by Diamond Tea Gown's sister company, French Maid Lingerie.

 

[vintageclothesline]

Wow, Deborah, thank you so much for this info!