Wool Bedgown - Brown pottery Hyson and Young Hyson tea

Hyson and Young Hyson tea were highly prized by the colonial Americans and tax on hyson was higher than for other teas

this handy little container is good for keeping any small items safe

The tail offers a convenient place to hold and keep fingers out of the way

Legend has it that Shut the Box was a cherished game among sailors and fishermen off the coast of Normandy some 200 years ago

The spokes of the helm can be seen in detail on both sides

Wool Bedgown - Brown pottery Hyson and Young Hyson teaThe true no fuss outfit for the 18th century woman, a bedgown would have been worn in working situations like laundry, cooking, etc. Easily the most comfortable and loose fitting option for the period, this lightweight wool keeps you cozy without overheating. We use high quality wool to make these, therefore there is no topstitching just like the original.