One does not have to look hard into the historical record to find wool blankets being used for everything from shawls wrapped around the shoulders of tired soldiers and over the backs of horses

The tone is calm

The handle tapers gently to a rounded terminal

giving it the tidy appearance expected of a well-made suiting-weight wool

To cut a clean and proper silhouette

Printed Cotton Swallowtail Jacket | Palace Bloom bfcm One does not have toThis 18th century swallowtail jacket is inspired by extant examples found in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, and the de Young & Legion of Honor Museum. Characterized by its fitted bodice and long, tapering tails at the back, this dramatic silhouette offered both style and practicality. Jackets were particularly popular among working women or those engaged in more active roles or daytime activities, where