White Regency Gown from the Valentine Museum

This breathtaking, all white Regency gown is in the collection of the wonderful Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia, which boasts one of the largest historical costume collections in the South. I photographed this during a visit in 1998 to file away. When I created the drawstring dress option in my Elegant Lady's Closet, this was one of the gowns I had in mind, particularly when it came to the gently rounded neckline and very short sleeves.