Cotton Open Robe | Pink boyswaistcoat dessert settings

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Inspired by an 18th-century textile in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s collection

The service for four includes all of the necessary pieces for a formal meal among family and friends

Cotton Open Robe | Pink boyswaistcoat dessert settingsThis Regency era open robe is based on garments worn between the 1790s and 1810s, a period when fashion embraced softer silhouettes and classical influences. Made from fine, lightweight cotton, it features a high empire waist and an open front skirt, complementing the gown underneath. The capped sleeves accent the fuller sleeve of a Regency style gown underneath. Open robes were a versatile layering piece during the Regency period, commonly worn for