Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden boyswaistcoat The surface has that classic

The surface has that classic taffeta sheen—smooth

Measuring approximately 5

offering a pliant drape without losing structure

Used for everything from water buckets to cookware

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

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden boyswaistcoat The surface has that classicThis 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