Focus: 18th century Male overgarments

Question 1

The coat –

Answer 1

During first half of the century was very full at the back (√)
with large turned back cuffs (√).
It later lost volume in the skirt (√), sleeves became narrower with cuffs reduced to normal size (√).
The two front parts were cut away (√). By the end of the century the lapels were wide, sometimes extremely so (√). It had buttons all the way down the
front (√) but seldom buttoned (√).

Question 2

The waistcoat –

Answer 2

Was a little bit shorter than the coat (√) with a plain
fabric back (√), often the same as the lining (√). It was worn buttoned
(√). The waistcoat developed into today’s vest

Question 3

The spencer –

Answer 3

A short waist length coat (√) of even length) (√) with no tail at the back (√).

Question 4

Hairstyles

Answer 4

Tie
Square black bag
Ramillie
Pigtail

Question 5

Tie

Answer 5

Hair caught at the back with a black tie.

Question 6

Square black bag

Answer 6

Hair encased at the back in a black bag trimmed with a bow on the top.

Question 7

Ramillie

Answer 7

Plaited into a braid with a bow at the top and often at the end.

Question 8

Pigtail

Answer 8

Hair incased in a spiral black case.