Round Gown | Francis Open | 1770 - 1790 1812redingote The beautiful Queen Anne Salad

The beautiful Queen Anne Salad Plate is 6-1/2 inches in diameter

The fingerhold has a practical thumb notch to help balance the sturdy piece when carrying it

so technically it is fully functional

Through extensive research

Round Gown | Francis Open | 1770 - 1790 1812redingote The beautiful Queen Anne SaladThe 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