T he fundamental design of the men's shirt was unchanged during the second half of the 1700's through the mid 1800s. Our basic pattern was chosen because it is applicable for a wide variety of uses, from farmer to frontiersman to soldier. The shirt we make closes with two buttons at the neck and at each of the sleeves, and is styled to reach just above the knees. The shirt was considered an undergarment, and was almost always covered by a weskit, which in turn was often covered by a frock or jacket. Ruffles at the neck were common, but ruffles at the cuff were worn most often by the gentry, or by those who did not work with their hands.
We normally use linen in the manufacture of our shirts, with wool of various weights available on request (pricing dependent upon wool selected). All inside seams are flat-felled (as were the originals), which will increase the wear you'll get from our shirt, and which will ensure that your shirt is as authentic on the inside as on the outside. Underarm, neck, and shoulder gussets are authentic, and also add to the life of the garment. Different collar heights and cuff widths are available if you require, as well as bone, pewter, brass, horn and other buttons.
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Solid, Checked Linen or Fustian Shirt, from $82.00 Ruffled at the neck and cuff* add $30 Ruffled at the neck only add $20 * Fine linens only, rolled edge, finished by hand |
Kerchief & Stock The shirt was almost always worn buttoned at the neck. Buttoned or open, a stock or kerchief was worn on the neck. Our kerchief is hand sewn from white linen**, which you may dye if desired. Linen Neck Kerchief $40 Linen Stock $20 |