Traditionally the wallet would have been shorter in width

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The same gown can be worn without the skirt support for a less extreme silhouette and ease of movement

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Brown Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 Ornament Traditionally the wallet would haveThe 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