I'm so glad you did a post on this, and my understanding of the differences lines up entirely with yours.…
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Isis, you got it. A "casaque" went along with the pet-en-l'ier, and was an earlier style. I think this painting…
On What Is the Difference Between a Caraco and a Casaquin? and Other 18th c. Jackets…
To add to the confusion, I have also seen a short robe battante be called casaque. A loose jacket with…
On What Is the Difference Between a Caraco and a Casaquin? and Other 18th c. Jackets…
Thanks for the overview! I've always been a bit confused about the difference between a pierrot and a casaquin. I…
On What Is the Difference Between a Caraco and a Casaquin? and Other 18th c. Jackets…
Ahhhh! I had just started making a jacket last week and can't tell you how overjoyed I was to see…
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
Olympe, "Anonymous" is right. I'm no expert, but it seems like the caraco has a longer length, whereas the casaquin…
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
Gosh this fabric is so like one I've got at home for a moment I thought it was a reproduction!…
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
A caraco has a longer skirt, so basically has the shape of a shorter version of a robe à l'anglaise...…
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
Wow, beautiful fabric and I love costume analytics! Au Revoir, ♥Danette
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket
What's the difference between a casquin and a caraco?
On Costume Analytics: 1780s Casaquin Jacket