It is the combination hot air rising and subsequent vacuum effect in the room below which ensures that smoke from a fireplace fire will go up a chimney. without the control of the chimney flue, this effect could quickly lead to a fireplace fire getting too hot for the fireplace to handle.
oilcloth. (textiles). A fabric coated with a mixture of oil and clay, used as a waterproof covering. A floor covering made of a heavy fabric treated with oil paint.
A bathrobe, dressing gown, morning gown or housecoat is a robe, a loose-fitting outer garment, which may be worn by men or women. A dressing gown may be worn over nightwear or other clothing, or with nothing underneath.