Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden boyswaistcoat The cloth drapes cleanly while

The cloth drapes cleanly while retaining enough body to hold a tidy silhouette

The surface has that classic taffeta sheen—smooth

The neck and sleeves are kept fastened at the cuff with small bone buttons

The bib pins to the front of the gown while the lower portion ties around the waist

Fashion meets function when not only do you achieve a more accurate drape of your outfit

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden boyswaistcoat The cloth drapes cleanly whileThis 18th century swallowtail jacket is inspired by extant examples found in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, and the de Young & Legion of Honor Museum. Characterized by its fitted bodice and long, tapering tails at the back, this dramatic silhouette offered both style and practicality. Jackets were particularly popular among working women or those engaged in more active roles or daytime activities, where