Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 openrobenooption WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEDrawing

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEDrawing on the diaries of one woman in eighteenth-century Maine

versatile cloth

The combination of deep navy color

The woven dot pattern offers a distinctive alternative to solid-colored wools while maintaining the versatility and durability expected of a quality wool suiting

Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 openrobenooption WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEDrawingThe Round Gown was a fashionable and practical garment worn throughout much of the 18th century, gaining particular popularity in the later decades. Unlike other gown styles of the period, the round gown was constructed as a single garment rather than a gown worn over a separate petticoat, creating the appearance of a full ensemble with fewer layers. As the style became increasingly fashionable in the late 18th century, the round gown offered a