Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 spo-disabled These have covered buttons down

These have covered buttons down the front that are attached with twill tape on the inner lining

though we modernly hear the term banyan applied to this style of garment

25-Inches wide

pinning closed to the wearer's measurements

Later in life

Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 spo-disabled These have covered buttons downThe Shaped Caraco is characterized by its attached stomacher, drawing focus to the wearer's waist. While this style demonstrates a separately cut and attached stomacher, historically, the front panel can be found both cut in line or attached like this. Like other Caracos of the period, the bodice and skirts are cut as one, eliminating a waist seam and lengthening the look of the torso. This caraco pins closed in the center front. Its comfortable