Chris Cotterill wrote:
>
> Hi, I've got to make a waistcoat for English 1750-60 period, but I have
only
> managed to find a pattern for 1710-30 (Lelois?). As I understand it, as
the
> century progressed, the *skirts* at the front got shorter, but retained
the
> pockets. I know that the back was laced up in the lower half, but
cannot
> confirm the length of the *skirts* at the back. By Rev War they had
> disappeared so vest ended at breeches waistband level. What I an't
decipher
> is how low the back hung in mid-century. Anyone know? Apologies for
> cross-posting but I need best info soonest!
>
> --
> C D Cotterill
Often just below the waist at the back, as far as I remember...
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