Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 1812waistcoat With its striking fabric and
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Description
With its striking fabric and historically accurate design
This listing is for the teapot by itself
This gown is shown with and without a split bum skirt support
The medium-light weight provides a balance of durability and breathability
and classic taffeta character makes this fabric a striking choice for a wide range of historical sewing applications
Shaped Caraco | Hamilton Blue | 1775 - 1785 1812waistcoat With its striking fabric andThe Shaped Caraco is characterized by its attached stomacher, drawing focus to the wearer's waist. While this style demonstrates a separately cut and attached stomacher, historically, the front panel can be found both cut in line or attached like this. Like other Caracos of the period, the bodice and skirts are cut as one, eliminating a waist seam and lengthening the look of the torso. This caraco pins closed in the center front. Its comfortable