Woolen Gown | Navy MTO Linen Gowns cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

The tone is calm

an English ritual intended to ensure a good apple harvest the following year

The neckline has a wide band so that a drawstring may be added at the wearer's discretion

and accessories that call for a finer wool

Woolen Gown | Navy MTO Linen Gowns cochineal (dactylopius coccus)One of the common garments for women in the colonies and Early America would have been a simple wool gown. Wool is a fabric that was generally accessible for everyone, regardless of class. The wool flannel makes this gown desirable for colder weather. 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