Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 1812Gown This 18th century linen gown

This 18th century linen gown is a great addition

The triangle gussets under the arms are indicative of the typical early 1800s

Typically this was used to feed someone who required assistance like the elderly

Suitable on an elegant table or for a single serving

The cap has a small chimney that disperses heat and any smoke out instead of straight up

Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 1812Gown This 18th century linen gownThe 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