Tail Coat, 1790-1810
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Inspired by French fashion, men of turn-of-the-nineteenth-century America padded their chests with layers of clothing. To achieve the stylish large-chested look, they often donned frilled shirts, puffy neckbands called cravats, at least one waistcoat, or vest, and an overcoat with a high, stiff collar. This taffeta example with long tails would have been considered very fashionable during its time.
Inspired by French fashion, men of turn-of-the-nineteenth-century America padded their chests with layers of clothing. To achieve the stylish large-chested look, they often donned frilled shirts, puffy neckbands called cravats, at least one waistcoat, or vest, and an overcoat with a high, stiff collar. This taffeta example with long tails would have been considered very fashionable during its time.
Artifact
Tail coat
Date Made
1790-1810
Creators
Unknown
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States, England, or France.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3661
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Taffeta
Linen (Material)
Color
Blue
Green
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Length: 47 in
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