
Originally Posted by
McMurdo
I'm not sure that is a Montrose doublet. For example my Montrose has a dart in the middle of the front panel that is hidden when a jabot is worn. Also my doublet would not fold that way and if I try it you see the lining on the inside of it. For these reasons I think this is a different doublet all together.
I agree that this is not your standard Montrose but I assumed this would be a bespoke Montrose with certain adaptations specified for the wearer. I can see how it could be fastened and worn with a jabot in the normal manner. Very interesting variation on a theme.
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