This lot contains two gowns.

THE FIRST 
White cotton house dress with flounced crew neckline, long sleeves, gathered front bodice, and very full skirt gathered into a waistband. The dress closes down the center front with buttons. The waist can be gathered with a tie through the back waist. 
There is a name and date handwritten in ink on the interior center front band that reads "H. J. Carlton 8' and the year "1866". The middle initial may not be a J. 
Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

THE SECOND 
House dress or dressing gown/robe made from a printed wool paisley shawl. The printed design of the shawl has been creatively cut to form the design and pattern of this robe with pleats at the center back to form a sweeping train. The robe is lined with blue fabric and is closed down the center front with many beautiful buttons. The robe has an inner waistband that keeps the waist tight to the body at the center back.  
Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 60"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"