Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 18skirtsupport This hand forged round striker

This hand forged round striker may be smaller than you are accustomed to

In this sumptuous group portrait of the six daughters of “Mad” King George III

The front closes using straight pins

thick leather sole

this black clay pipe has a simple banded design rimming the top that mimics a rope motif commonly found in art

Blue Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 18skirtsupport This hand forged round strikerThe 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