Tilda Sutter.

“There was also a ball that was held, called the Homespun Ball. That was a mark of um…, it was supporting the Non-Importation Act the colonists passes to say that was in protest of taxes on imported goods. So they basically said this  ball instead of wearing this new silk that they got from England, either we wear old dresses or day gowns. Or we’re going to make our own homespun with rough cotton, for the gown. So all of their husbands are on the court working for the government, it was at that point, the British Government, they are protesting acts that their husbands are supporting.”–Historical Interpreter, Wig Maker