steamer rug

a coarse, heavy lap robe used by ship passengers sitting in deck chairs.

Origin of steamer rug

First recorded in 1885–90

Wrapped in a steamer-rug and overcoat, he sat just outside the door of his tent, his hat pulled down over his eyes.

The Little Colonel in Arizona |Annie Fellows Johnston
It got quite cool as the sun went down, and I had to undo my steamer-rug and get wrapped up in it.

The Prairie Wife |Arthur Stringer
"Not if you had first innings, Flo," drawled Master Cary, from the shelter of his steamer-rug.

A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike |Charles King
Mister Masters's steamer-rug fell from about his long legs and his face became rosy, for he was very shy.

IT and Other Stories |Gouverneur Morris

And Olie, with my steamer-rug in his hand, only looked blank and called back "No."

The Prairie Wife |Arthur Stringer