Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Hamilton Blue diy Made of crisp linen organdy

Made of crisp linen organdy

refined wool is appropriate

A light dusting of flour helps the dough release cleanly

These are worn over the stays and under the petticoat on the backside

creating a complete experience rooted in period tradition

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Hamilton Blue diy Made of crisp linen organdyThis 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