Description:
Man's jacket worn for a sporting activity (possibly fencing or riding). Its construction features a front, double-breasted closure and the absence of tails. The jacket is made of a vibrant yellow, plain-weave silk lustring. By the end of the 18th century, shortened jackets for men, constructed without skirts, were favored for some physical activities and military pursuits. The garment is unlined, suggesting it was worn in warmer weather, or made for a warmer climate. Lustring (or lutestring) was a lightweight, plain weave silk that once taken off of the loom was stretched and a syrupy gum smeared on it for increased luster. This garment is an important example of men's late 18th-century clothing that was modified in its original design to accomodate active and/or military pursuits.

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