Perhaps if there is a period referenced, this could whittle the search down a bit. Two things I can think of and one doesn't apply, the other maybe just a coincidence; a restaurant in Birmingham Eng. called "The cap and gown" and I vaguely remember someone in Civil War reenactment mentioning a specific style found in Birmingham AL. Otherwise, could it be Burlington gown as I have heard this in passing but don't know anything about it/them? De
-----Original Message----- Does anyone know what a birmingham or burlingham gown is? A student has been in contact with me asking and I'm really not sure, I cant say I'd heard the term before. I can only assume it is made from fabric manufacted there? Apparently the reference comes from a quote from a historian regarding the slave trade. Thanks Serena Dyer _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
