{"product_id":"silk-chiffon-cape-peignoir-angel-wing-robe-m-color-butter","title":"Silk chiffon Cape Peignoir \/ Angel-Wing Robe M Color Butter","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Silk chiffon Cape Peignoir \/ Angel-Wing Robe, sometimes called a capelette peignoir. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the 1920s-30s boudoir culture, a peignoir wasn't just a robe — it was hostess-wear. Women would receive morning callers or have breakfast in their boudoir in a matching set: a silk satin or silk charmeuse bias-cut slip + a sheer overdress\/robe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \"cape\" version is the most dramatic: Peach slip not included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Front: It crosses over in a deep V and ties inside with a silk ribbon or exerior snap — a loose open fit with closure under the lace \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Trim: Yours has that wide ecru lace border — it's French-style Chantilly \/ filet lace, very typical 1920s. The ivory\/ecru color against the pale peach\/nude chiffon is the palette you see over and over in that era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e — pre-Depression quality. BODY of the robe is a satin type fabric \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Color and lace. That tea-stained ecru lace and blush\/nude chiffon was huge 1928-1932.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Label: Sax-Kay, Detroit. Sax-Kay had a store designed for retailer Sax-Kay 1426 Washington built in 1925 and \"According to the 1926 R. L. Polk City Directory Sax-Kay sold lingerie\". Wayne State's costume archive has several Sax-Kay pieces listed as \"Label in back: Sax Kay Detroit.\" They were a high-end Detroit lingerie shop that sold private-label French-style boudoir sets. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo you're looking at late Flapper to early Hollywood Regency, about 1929 give or take a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Outer robe: 100% silk chiffon — probably silk georgette\/chiffon, which is why it's so fluid \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Lace: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; value\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Don't hang it long-term on a wire hanger — the silk shoulders will shatter. Padded hanger or flat storage in acid-free tissue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Dry clean only, and only with a cleaner who does vintage silk. Chiffon this old will water-spot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Condition notes from my photos: some wrinkling\/pressure marks on the satin slip are normal for silk that old. The chiffon itself looks remarkably intact with no large holes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt has not been professionally cleaned or steamed. For the age it has been stored nicely. I haven't been able to find one of these in about 10 years. Due to age there will be some wear but over all I think it looks really good. It has a little shoulder repair. It's sturdy. Very wearable size M the Lace detail shows imperfections here and there\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eall sales are final I've tried to describe to the best of my ability. Ask questions right now we are only shipping within the USA as-found vintage. The black photos are exact taken in my boudoir look over carefully\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BoudoirQueen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44527860056153,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/9503\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-14at1.08.06PM.png?v=1786738198","url":"https:\/\/boudoirqueen.myshopify.com\/products\/silk-chiffon-cape-peignoir-angel-wing-robe-m-color-butter","provider":"BoudoirQueen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}