Excelsior 18th Century Sleeved Waistcoat
Simple. Practical. Period correct.
What It Is
A later 18th-century sleeved waistcoat, designed for living historians who want accuracy without paying custom tailor prices.
In the late 1700s, sleeved waistcoats were often worn as outer garments for work or informal settings—when a full frock coat wasn’t needed.
Why You’ll Like It
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✔ Patterned from original 18th-century examples
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✔ Correct cut and construction
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✔ Affordable, high-quality reproduction
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✔ Made to order
Key Features
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Full sleeves with split cuffs
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Two functioning exterior pockets
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Extensively hand finished
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Fully lined in 100% linen
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Choice of:
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Cloth-covered buttons
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Pewter buttons
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Fabric Options (Exterior)
Choose the look that fits your impression:
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Wool
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Jeans (18th-century woolen cloth)
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Satinet
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Linen
Interior lining: 100% linen
Fit & Use
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Ideal for workwear or less formal 18th-century impressions
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Suitable for reenactment, living history, or period events
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Worn as an outer garment
Production Time
This garment is made to order.
Current wait time: approximately 6 weeks.
Built for Living Historians
We focus on:
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Period accuracy
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Proper materials
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Historically correct construction
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Fair pricing
If you want a dependable, historically accurate sleeved waistcoat for your 18th-century wardrobe, this piece delivers.
