Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 wstays18 including garments in the collections

including garments in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the Victoria and Albert Museum

Worn between the hoops and outer petticoats

the round gown offered a practical alternative to more heavily layered fashions while still maintaining an elegant appearance

Even young boys were expected to look their finest in young America

The name Jenny is a nod to the common and working class women of the era

Round Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1790 wstays18 including garments in the collectionsThe 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