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Offered for your consideration is a late-18th century gown ensemble styled after the outfit worn by Martha Washington portrayed in a family portrait from the year 1796. This lovely outfit is a classic late-period American style, ideal for portraying our first First Lady. It is a stylish, late 18th century two-piece ensemble consisting of overgown and petticoat. The gown has a pointed front and back waistline and full skirt. The dress bodice has a low, round neckline edged with self-fabric ruching. Sleeves are elbow-length and have a small self-fabric ruffle at the wrist edge. The gown fastens with a laced placket in the center front. The gown skirt opens in front and is trimmed with self-fabric ruching along the front edges. The matching petticoat has ruffles of self-fabric trim along the hemline. Please note, the printed fabric shown in the picture is not available, and is shown to indicate that the petticoat as a separate item of clothing - the 2-piece ensemble outfit is only made of solid-color fabric: medium-weight cotton for an informal day wear (washable), or like the original in the portrait, a solid-color satin (dry clean only). Please state 1st, 2nd & 3 rd color choices (the original gown in the portrait is silvery white satin). The Godwin’s gown does not necessitate wearing a corset and uses subtle modern seamlines for the wearer’s comfort. To Pannier or not to Panier? Although there is no actual evidence that Martha would have worn side-hoops, and by the 1790’s, they would in fact have been quite out of fashion, Godwin’s Mrs. Washington’s Gown may be ordered in two style variations: 1. Round Gown - without allowance for any ‘understructure’- that is, a plain, full skirt; 2. Pannier length - for wear over side hoops/panniers (order seperately- not included with outfit) Prices start at $400.00.
- Please click on the link to the "Size Charts" at left to determine you size, and be sure to include your size information in the "comments" section when you place your online order.
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