1770's Linen Frock Coat - Short Collar | Navy MTO The back spiral laces with

The back spiral laces with the included tape

These standing-collared wool Spencers are warm and functional but maybe more importantly

there was more competition

this tan shot with green wool flannel offers a subtle depth of color with its interwoven tan and brown threads

Wear this over a white linen-cotton shirt and under a coat or jacket to complete the ensemble as a gentleman

1770's Linen Frock Coat - Short Collar | Navy MTO The back spiral laces withTo cut a clean and proper silhouette, the front of the 1770s version of the frock coat curved out over the belly, then began to recurve back over the waist and terminating in skirts that had two deep pleats in front and one or two pleats in back, with the line of the pleats approximating the line of the front edge. The most common features of the 1770s frock coat replicated here are the presence of a rounded cape collar, and a center back lapover.