100% linen, 61" wide
Blue and white stripes are some of the most commonly described in runaway accounts. They were commonly used for women's petticoats, jackets, and gowns. Men's waistcoats and shirts as well as an occasional lining were also made of blue and white stripe linen. In the 1772 New York Journal, an ad included "Run away . . . two Irish servant women, the one . . . took with her a blue and white small striped linen gown" as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls. White 35/2 linen thread for hand sewing and white 1" cotton twill tape would work well for this material. Matching tape is often used for binding petticoats and bedgowns.
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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 June, 2010.
