Coat

Unknown

1790–95 · silk · Costume Institute

Another English influence on European fashions was the adoption of the frac, or frock coat. It had a rolled collar, narrow sleeves with small cuffs, and a short waistline with cutaway tails. A late version, like this example from the 1790s, was cut almost to the middle of the chest to show a good portion of the waistcoat when it was buttoned; the frac was worn with contrasting breeches. The fine muslin stock worn with this jacket was wrapped around the neck several times and tied in a large knot under the chin.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1790–95

Medium

silk

Culture

probably French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1968