Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 stays18 these buckle shoes are built
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
these buckle shoes are built to last
This sweet little cap is made from 100% linen with cotton twill tape ties
With long sleeves and skirts
These are made of a medium weight 100% wool with matching covered buttons and fit true to waist size in inches
This flask holds about 20 oz and is 7 inches tall
Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 stays18 these buckle shoes are builtThe most common garment for women in the colonies and Early America would have been a simple linen gown. Linen is a fabric that was affordable and accessible for everyone in lower and working classes. The gown is the typical garment seen in artwork and descriptions of the time. This particular style has the elegance of clean lines and carefully laid pleats. This blends with the functionality of the pinning front closure, which makes it adjustable for