40s Beacon Blanket Robe Glen Plaid Vintage Houndstooth Plaid Red White & Blue VFG
Beacon blanket robes are iconic, with good reason. So warm, so soft so cozy! The robe is styled with the typical shawl collar and two large patch pockets. Pockets and cuffs have faux cuffs, which are edged in narrow cording of white & dark purple. The same cording edges the collar and continues along the front edges to the bottom hem
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches |
Cm |
| Chest with 6" overlap in front |
46" |
117 |
| Shoulders |
18.5" |
47 |
| Length from approximate shoulder | 50" |
127 |
| Sleeve length |
24.5" |
62.25 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The weave is reminiscent of a glen plaid, with its block-patterned of checks of varying sizes. On the right side, colors are primarily dark slate blue and white with a bit of scarlet red. On the inside, the red is predominant. Beacon blankets were generally made of wool, occasionally with cotton blended in. This is tightly made, and there is nowhere to snip a fabric edge for a burn test.
TAGS: Genuine Beacon fabric
CLOSURES: N/A, this is a wrap style. It ties at the waist with a corded sash that is held in place by two wide belt loops.
CONDITION: No holes or tears. Most of the robe still has the typical soft pile, but a few areas are a bit more worn, most noticeably the right front shoulder - see closeup. The maroon part of sash has gone a bit wonky near both ends - see other closeup.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.