"powdering gown" meaning in English

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          "text": "[…] I took only my coat off, and wrapping myſelf in a flannel powdering gown, I threw myſelf on the embroidered counterpane, and ſoon after ſunk into forgetfulneſs.",
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          "text": "I think I now ſee him lolling in an arm-chair, in a dirty powdering gown, ſoiled linen, ungartered ſtockings, and tangled hair, yawning and ſtretching himſelf.",
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          "text": "My beloved Mr Lock, in his powdering Gown, and half shaved, followed, to congratulate me […].",
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