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.)

Revolutionary War Waistcoat: 1770-1799
Our 1770's era waistcoat is from the time period 1770-1799. This waistcoat follows the new drawn open line of the frock coat and is much shorter than the earlier versions coming just below mid-abdomen. Fronts wrap around the sides and into the back, following the precedence of the more open frock coat, as more fabric of the fronts of the waistcoat would have been seen. Working pockets. Fully lined in a simple cotton fabric.
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m300 - Waistcoat, 1770: wool $80.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m301 - Waistcoat, 1770: wool $86.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m302 - Waistcoat, 1770: wool $92.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m303 - Waistcoat, 1770: silk brocade $90.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m304 - Waistcoat, 1770: silk brocade $95.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m305 - Waistcoat, 1770 : silk brocade $99.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m306 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton canvas duck $65.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m307 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton canvas duck $70.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m308 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton canvas duck $75.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m309 - Waistcoat, 1770: solid color cotton $65.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m310 - Waistcoat, 1770: solid color cotton $70.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m311 - Waistcoat, 1770: solid color cotton $75.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m312 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton print $65.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m313 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton print $70.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m314 - Waistcoat, 1770: cotton print $75.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m315 - Waistcoat, 1770: fustian $65.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m316 - Waistcoat, 1770: fustian $70.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m317 - Waistcoat, 1770: fustian $75.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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m318 - Waistcoat, 1770: 10oz. wool tartan $195.00

           size: XS, S, M, L

m319 - Waistcoat, 1770: 10oz. wool tartan $200.00

           size: XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

m320 - Waistcoat, 1770: 10oz. wool tartan $210.00

           size: 3X, 4X, 5X, R3X, R4X, R5X

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Closures & Buttons: We use hand poured pewter or brass buttons.
Care of Fabrics: We strongly recommend dry cleaning, but you could hand wash cold using a mild soap. Lay flat to dry. Iron/press on appropriate fabric setting with a pressing cloth.