Brown Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 mshoes18 The fine metal strainer bowl

The fine metal strainer bowl is paired with a smooth

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while moisture can't easily penetrate the leather

This and the heavy structure of the fabric allows the hood to stand away from the wearer’s head

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Brown Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 mshoes18 The fine metal strainer bowlThe 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