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

a squared neckline

elegant finish

With a firm structure that holds its shape beautifully

but its finer material also served as a mark of refinement and social standing

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