The neckline has a wide band so that a drawstring may be added at the wearer's discretion

a closer look at the lives of both spirited women reveals that neither was simply a “traitor” or “patriot

period-appropriate look associated with the era

Bowen Collection from the University of New Hampshire Library

Round Gown | Brandied Raisin | 1770 - 1790 bfcm The neckline has a wideThe 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