Jackets

The LONG JACKET, as we so "originally" named, it is about hip length. It has no waist seam as it is cut princess style, which is a slimming, trimming line. It has buttons down the front and we take our documentation for that from Linda Baumgarter's Eighteenth Century Clothing at Williamsburg (Page 31 in our copy of the book) - the sleeves are cuffed, which ads a lot to the total finished look. One other thing to mention is the neckline which is cut wider as so many of the jackets and gowns actually were and is so wonderful for wearing a fichu with--(Though a pretty lace or ruffled chemise neckline is nice too).

The BUTTERFLY JACKET is copied from one we saw in the Snowshill Collection in England. We call it the butterfly because of the shape of the bottom side seams and the center back which has rounded tabs that overlay each other--They can be turned under to form an open pleat or layered one on top of the other. The front sash is rounded rather than squared off. Also, the neckline is more closed and modest cut. The sleeves are long with a short sash at the bottom-- but the unique thing is the front closing--which is a hidden eyeleted placket that laces up.