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The Fitting and Proper Chintz Banyan
1750s , 18th century , Blog , fabrics , garment construction , Wrapping Gown

The Fitting and Proper Chintz Banyan

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 5 January 202517 April 2025

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it another wrapping gown? It’s the Fitting and Proper Chintz Banyan! Let’s talk about how to put it together.

An 18th Century Short Gown
1750s , 18th century , Blog , caps , garment construction , Playing Dress Up , Wrapping Gown

An 18th Century Short Gown

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 11 November 202431 March 2025

An 18th Century short-gown is the same sort of garment as a bed gown, except, well… shorter.
Sort of.  Mostly. Sometimes.

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