I am currently obsessed with the 1830's, in which so many fashion changes occurred within just one decade. This cotton gown demonstrates exactly how the huge gigot sleeves of the early decade, were moving gently downwards, with the vast fullness at the upper elbow. Now the sleeves below the shoulder are deeply pleated, with a ruched band just below, reflecting the remains of the 1820's 'padded' fashion, then as if by magic, the sleeves develop into the huge gigot shapes we know from earlier. The tiny bodice shaping is gorgeous, with a very wide boat neck, and we still find one pocket slit for the lady to wear a single pocket unseen as part of her underwear. Linen lined to the bodice and sleeves, with a deep cotton hem lining to the skirt, she is structurally unchanged.A romantic charmer!