Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Palace Bloom 1812shirt and photographs

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and other period-correct clothing

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offering a refined appearance while still maintaining the flexibility expected of suiting-weight wool

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Palace Bloom 1812shirt and photographsThis 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