{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-advance-sewing-pattern-3080-mens-wwii-bath-robe-size-40-chest","title":"1940s Vintage Advance Sewing Pattern 3080 Men's WWII Bath Robe Size 40 Chest","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1942 Advance Pattern No. 3080 - Men's Robe with Shawl Collar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1942 Advance Pattern No. 3080\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emen's\u003c\/strong\u003e robe with a shawl collar, flapped breast and hip pockets, cuffed sleeves, and a tie belt. Made with a plain wrap closing, or double-breasted with buttons and contrasting cording along the collar, cuffs, and pockets. Complete Nice Condition, 12 of 12 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advance No. 3080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1942; also found in the Advance Pattern Fashion News, November 1945, Page 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's Robe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (Chest 42-44, Waist 38-40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition, 12 of 12 Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance 3080 is a classic full-length men's robe. The shawl collar is cut in one with the front and finished with a separate under collar, and the robe is shaped with two-piece sleeves ending in turned-back cuffs. A breast pocket and two hip pockets each carry a pointed flap, and a long tie belt holds the robe closed. View 1 wraps with a plain closing and is shown in plaid; the envelope allows a quarter yard extra to match small or medium plaids. View 2 closes double-breasted with four buttons and is edged with contrasting cording along the collar, cuffs, and pocket flaps. In size Large the robe is 51½ inches long at center back and about 61½ inches around the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good robe was a staple of the American man's wardrobe in the 1940s, and the shawl-collared, belted style shown here was the standard of the era, seen in films and advertisements as the picture of comfort at home. Sewing one at home was a practical way to give a fine gift during the war years, and patterns like this were often made for Christmas. Advance was still offering this design in November 1945, in the first holiday-season issue of its Pattern Fashion News after the war ended, alongside a robe for boys. Advance patterns were sold through J.C. Penney stores, which put them within easy reach of home sewers across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope front and back are shown as scanned, framed on our blue mat without retouching, so the artwork appears in its true color and condition. On the left, View 1 is drawn in a rose-and-brown plaid with the wrap closing, worn over pajamas and slippers, a newspaper in hand. On the right, View 2 is in solid rose with the double-breasted button closing and corded trim, worn over gray trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance was still offering this robe three years later, on page 6 of its November 1945 Pattern Fashion News, the first holiday-season issue after the war, where it appears beside a boy's robe (3079). See the whole issue in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/digital-download-advance-fashion-flyer-november-1945-small-1940s-sewing-pattern-catalog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Pattern Fashion News, November 1945 digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68474700398815,"sku":"adv 3080-40C 11\/14\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/adv-3080-Mens-Robe-Large-Chest42-44-1942-CNU-12pcs-nov-2026-FRONT.jpg?v=1794699676","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-advance-sewing-pattern-3080-mens-wwii-bath-robe-size-40-chest","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}