Bright and bracing

Everything about the construction and method of wear supports this being specifically a working garment to hold things like money

and other irreverent subjects you won’t find in your history books

Wool is a fabric that was generally accessible for everyone

period-appropriate appearance that works well across many historical impressions

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Palace Bloom | 1770 - 1785 1812acc Bright and bracingThis 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.