Green Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 kidscoldwx The thistle motif is a

The thistle motif is a popular one throughout Scotland and in Scottish folk tales

with three offshoots of tri-pointed leaves

Made from dense black wool

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Green Linen Gown | 1770 - 1790 kidscoldwx The thistle motif is aThe 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