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Most cut-away jackets were worn largely open, but connected at the top in various ways. This was especially the case of the jackets worn in the 1860s and 70s. The classic Fauntleroy cut-away jackets which appeared in the 1880s tended to be smaller than earlier cut-aways and were usually made without a connecion and made to be worn open. The reason of course was to displsay the fancy Faunrleroy blouse. There were a variety of ways to make connections. We have seen buttons, tabs, and string ties. The most common seems to be a connncting tab. Tab connectors were done in different shapes and lengths, but normally in material that matched the jacket. Some cut-away jackets buttoned at the top near the collar. There were also string or cord connections in might be tied in a bow. Quite a number of Ameican boys wearing these cut-away jackers are archived on HBC. A good example is Charles Fox in the 1860s. He had a cut-away jacket with a two button tab connection.
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