Shaped Caraco | Trailing Blossoms | 1775 - 1785 ironcook cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

While the back remains smooth

In place of modern grommets

Its muted green tone offers a distinctive yet understated appearance that works well across a variety of impressions

Designed to be worn beneath petticoats

Shaped Caraco | Trailing Blossoms | 1775 - 1785 ironcook cochineal (dactylopius coccus)The 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