Handmade Size: 14, adjustable to size 20 US Materials: Cotton, linen I adjusted this garment to approximately a woman’s size 14, but all seams could be released back to its original sizing. WHEN LET OUT: Bust: 46” Waist: 41” Skirt: 36” This gown features a tightly-woven cotton in a historically accurate print. Boning at the center back and front. Skirt is neatly pleated all around. Please note: there is no underskirt. The white panel you see in the photo is a chemise and not included. WEARING: This gown closed with straight pins down the center front for accuracy but I added hook and eye tape for convenience. If you want accuracy you can remove it easily. For a good fit, you will need to wear a pair of stays or 18th century corset underneath. MATERIALS: Gown is constructed of sturdy 100% cotton. Bodice is fully-lined with natural linen. The edges at the arm scyes and skirt attachment are left raw as is historically appropriate. **This sale includes the gown only. Petticoats and are not included. HISTORY: Closed-fronted gowns such as this became popular in the fourth quarter of the eighteenth century. They were commonly worn by women of all classes as practical day wear and were often worn with contrasting petticoats showing underneath. Printed cottons were shipped to the American colonies from England and India for sale throughout the broad trading networks that penetrated the county side along waterways and some overland routes.