{"product_id":"round-gown-francis-open-1770-1790","title":"Round Gown | Francis Open | 1770 - 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the style became increasingly fashionable in the late 18th century, the round gown offered a practical alternative to more heavily layered fashions while still maintaining an elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis gown is made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.samsonhistorical.com\/collections\/reproduction-fabric\/products\/francis-open-cotton-fabric\" title=\"Reproduction fabric\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrancis Open reproduction fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.samsonhistorical.com\/collections\/reproduction-fabric\/products\/hamilton-blue-floral-reproduction-fabric\" title=\"Reproduction fabric\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003efrom Colonial Williamsburg, a lightweight 100% cotton textile inspired by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s collection. The delicate, open floral pattern reflects the refined beauty of period textiles, making this gown a historically accurate choice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are cut slightly longer than many other gown styles of the period, extending lower on the forearm for additional coverage. The skirt drapes beautifully with or without skirt supports, making the round gown an unfussy and versatile option while still maintaining a polished period appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure the best fit, measurements must be taken while wearing stays, as this gown is designed to be worn with proper undergarments. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samson Historical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47742750916829,"sku":"LN-ROUGOW-655-SA","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/7857\/files\/RoundGown_Melanie_593.jpg?v=1778176972","url":"https:\/\/www.samsonhistorical.com\/products\/round-gown-francis-open-1770-1790","provider":"Samson Historical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}