Shaped Caraco | Brandied Raisin | 1775 - 1785 firestarting at the end of the

at the end of the French & Indian War and prior to the American Revolution

These have covered buttons down the front that are attached with twill tape on the inner lining

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a style favored in the early 1700s for its practical shape and elegant silhouette

a linen short gown is the appropriate choice

Shaped Caraco | Brandied Raisin | 1775 - 1785 firestarting at the end of theThe Shaped Caraco is characterized by its attached stomacher, drawing focus to the wearer's waist. While this style demonstrates a separately cut and attached stomacher, historically, the front panel can be found both cut in line or attached like this. Like other Caracos of the period, the bodice and skirts are cut as one, eliminating a waist seam and lengthening the look of the torso. This caraco pins closed in the center front. Its comfortable