After it’s capture, the burnous was given to the Prussian general Marshal Blücher, who in turn, presented it to the Prince of Wales, the Prince Regent. It is now in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle.
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It function and style, it definitely seems more of a garment to be worn by his Mameluke attired servant. However, the quality and materials makes it more likely to be his though. I wonder though if in Europe it was more of a housecoat or dressing gown, to be cast over Napoleon’s nightclothes when moving around a draughty palace or grounds?