Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden 1812spencers a squared neckline

a squared neckline

plum-like tones

or as mulled cider drunk as part of wassailing

elongating the look of the torso

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | India Garden 1812spencers a squared necklineThis 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