Woolen Gown | Green shifts18 while still providing the body
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
while still providing the body needed for tailored clothing
While not often seen in the layers of petticoats
this wool is particularly well suited for warm-weather coats
this is an option appropriate for young gentleman in the 18th century
and this reproduction captures that same utilitarian simplicity
Woolen Gown | Green shifts18 while still providing the bodyOne of the common garments for women in the colonies and Early America would have been a simple wool gown. Wool is a fabric that was generally accessible for everyone, regardless of class. The wool flannel makes this gown desirable for colder weather. 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