Ladies Basque Jacket - Vol. III, Episode 3

Period photos of middle-aged ladies sometimes show them wearing a fitted bodice that has fabric reaching below the waist. In this episode, we learn that these are called basque jackets. Join us to view an original made of silk. Jackie Jacobs has reproduced it. Through that process she has inspected it closely and she shares the details she’s learned. Want to learn more about our research? We have a book list for each episode and other printed materials used for the research. Find out more for yourself at