Pieced Back Italian Gown | Hamilton Blue | 1770 - 1785 pewter Its bold color and distinctive

Its bold color and distinctive texture make this fabric well suited for gowns

The muted blue hue offers a subtle

the waistcoat served practical purposes

This can be passed around camps or put into period kits with accuracy

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Hamilton Blue | 1770 - 1785 pewter Its bold color and distinctiveThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.