The standard shirt issued by the army since the 1830's, it bears the rectilinear body shapes in use since the 18th century. This shirt retains many design features which were outdated by the 1860's. Instead of cutting the garment to follow body contour, shapes were created by manipulating the grain.
Many subscribe to the myth that this, as well as other issue shirts were made in one size only. The basis of this assumption has been the yet unpublished Quartermaster's manual which gave rudimentary sizing in addition to a complete bill of materials. Subsequent documentation clearly shows that this shirt was made and issued in at least 3 sizes.
This shirt is based upon an example produced by a New York City contractor.
***Completely hand sewn, this shirt is a must for Federal reenactors, as all soldiers were issued these shirts***.
These shirts run large, see additional Information for neck and chest measurements.
The standard shirt issued by the army since the 1830's, it bears the rectilinear body shapes in use since the 18th century. This shirt retains many design features which were outdated by the 1860's. Instead of cutting the garment to follow body contour, shapes were created by manipulating the grain.
Many subscribe to the myth that this, as well as other issue shirts were made in one size only. The basis of this assumption has been the yet unpublished Quartermaster's manual which gave rudimentary sizing in addition to a complete bill of materials. Subsequent documentation clearly shows that this shirt was made and issued in at least 3 sizes.
This shirt is based upon an example produced by a New York City contractor.
***Completely hand sewn, this shirt is a must for Federal reenactors, as all soldiers were issued these shirts***.
These shirts run large, see additional Information for neck and chest measurements.
Medium: Neck 20 inches , Chest 58 inches
Large : Neck 22 inches, Chest 60 inches
X-Large : Neck 24 inches, Chest 62 inches
XX-Large: Neck 26 inches, Chest 64 inches
