Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Palace Bloom wjewelry18 as they became the figureheads

as they became the figureheads of two entirely new forces

The capped sleeve flows well over the full sleeves indicative of the era

completing a coordinated ensemble often associated with domestic leisure

and the caul allows the hair to be worn higher or lower on the head

therefore the shade of linen may vary

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Palace Bloom wjewelry18 as they became the figureheadsThis 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