Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 wstays18 7 inches long

7 inches long

circular plate attached to a long handle

Worn between the hoops and outer petticoats

and other garments intended for wear during milder seasons

Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 wstays18 7 inches longThe 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