Waistcoats - Early Colonial
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Historical Note - Waistcoats: In the 16th Century the waistcoat was considered an undergarment and gradually became an outer garment. The length of the waistcoat grew shorter as the 18th Century progressed.1  The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes often had a cheaper fabric for lining and back, as only the front portion would be seen from under the top coats. The working class, who often could not afford a top coat had their waistcoats made all around with the same fabric. The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes did not have lacing/venting in the  back or sides as they could afford to have another waistcoat made when one became too soiled or small. It was the working class which logically had to look for ways to make the few clothes they had  go the farthest. Hence it was logical for the waistcoat to have lacing that began way up at the top of the back and ran down to the hem for adjusting size. 1) Tidings from the 18th Century, Gilgun (Scurlock Publishing, 1993)	Make sure of a proper fit using our Sizing Chart. (We are in the process or standardizing our sizes. When ordering, be sure to provide a chest, waist/"tummy" and hip measurement.)
	Early Colonial Waistcoat: 1750-1765 Also known as our French & Indian War Waistcoat. Our Early Colonial Waistcoat falls to just above the knee. Working pockets. Fully lined in a simple cotton fabric. Visit our Fabric selections for a specific fabric choice call us or use our printed order form for this option, or give us a basic color choice in your fabric and we will pick a print for you!  m330 - Waistcoat, early colonial: wool $88.00            size: XS, S, M, L m331 - Waistcoat, early colonial: wool $92.00            size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m332 - Waistcoat, early colonial: wool $99.00             size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m333 - Waistcoat, early colonial: silk brocade $92.00            size: XS, S, M, L m334 - Waistcoat, early colonial: silk brocade $97.00            size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m335 - Waistcoat, early colonial: silk brocade $103.00            size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m336 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton canvas duck $62.00            size: XS, S, M, L m337 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton canvas duck $68.00            size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m338 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton canvas duck $73.00             size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m339 - Waistcoat, early colonial: solid color cotton $62.00            size: XS, S, M, L m340 - Waistcoat, early colonial: solid color cotton $68.00           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m341 - Waistcoat, early colonial: solid color cotton $73.00             size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m342 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton print $62.00            size: XS, S, M, L m343 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton print $68.00            size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m344 - Waistcoat, early colonial: cotton print $73.00             size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m345 - Waistcoat, early colonial: fustian $62.00            size: XS, S, M, L m346 - Waistcoat, early colonial: fustian $68.00           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m347 - Waistcoat, early colonial: fustian $73.00           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online! m348 - Waistcoat, early colonial: 10oz. wool tartan $195.00            size: XS, S, M, L m349 - Waistcoat, early colonial: 10oz. wool tartan $197.00            size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X m350 - Waistcoat, early colonial: 10oz. wool tartan $200.00             size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X Order online!
Closures & Buttons: We use hand poured pewter or brass buttons. Care of Fabrics: We recommend dry cleaning, but you may hand wash cold using a mild soap. Lay flat to dry. Iron/press on appropriate fabric setting with a pressing cloth.

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