We have done extensive research on this era including examples and extant which apply to this project. Please refer to:
1776 Time Traveler End of Journey, Susan Hurlbutt;
Suzi Sellers, 1776 Mantua-maker Fashion History;
Yvonne Anderson, 1776 Patriot Fashion & History;
Powder Springs School, 1776 Colonists History & Fashion;
1761-1778 Colonial Fashion specifics including definition of styles and terminology for Robes (gowns)
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