P Le Moult Deck Gown Long Cotton Robe With Contrast Trim - White/Navy Nwot M

Nwot. Description From The Website: Long Wrap Gown With Belt Fastening And Wide Sleeves, Heavier Than Interior Robes. Designed As An Outer Layer Against Spray And Wind, Falling Below The Knee For Warmth. Today It Functions As A House Coat For Cool Evenings Or Layered Wear In Damp Weather. On Transatlantic Crossings It Was Worn On Deck, Where Cold, Mist, And Sea Spray Required Full Coverage That Could Be Adjusted Quickly With A Belt. Layering Over Pyjamas Or Shirts Allowed Protection Against Shifting Temperatures While Exposed To The Atlantic Air. Atlantic Passages From Le Havre To Cayenne Took Weeks In The Early 20th Century. Ships Crossed Variable Zones: Cold North Atlantic Waters, Trade