1818 Empire style, or high-waisted white morning dress, English. Puffed capped sleeves, lace shawl like neckline, ornate bodice cording around a scalloped hem, small white hat with blue flowers, and yellow gloves. Fashion Plate via John Belle’s ‘La Belle Assemblee’, London.

Definition Morning or At-Home Dress:  Worn at home for reading, painting, sewing or for walking locally or while residing in the country. To be seen by family and close friends.

Definition Empire Style Dress: High-waisted white gown defined women’s fashion during the Regency Era. ‘Empire’ is the name given to the period when Napoleon Bonaparte built his French Empire. High-waisted, loose gowns were adopted by the aristocracy as a symbol of turning away from the fussy, elaborate and expensive clothing worn in the 1700s.

Definition Morning Cap Or Cornette: Muslin or other lightweight material, worn to cover hair during at-home pursuits such as reading, playing music, or sketching, tied under chin and sometimes worn under a bonnet.