Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 stays18 coin purse

coin purse

This flask holds about 20 oz and is 7 inches tall

Queen Charlotte

Silk stockings feel delicate and smooth but wear incredibly well

This sweet little cap is made from 100% linen with cotton twill tape ties

Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 stays18 coin purseThe 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