We are pleased to partner with the event hosts of the Winter Quarters held at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library on October 25th & 26th in Fremont Ohio and are excited to offer a couple of our products which will be delivered and issued at the event as part of the living history. Until August 31st, 2024 you can order our popular contract variant issue shirt and US issue drawers which will be issued to you at the event! BONUS: order both together and receive a discount! PLEASE NOTE: This offer is only valid for those attending the Hayes Winter Quarters living history.
Make sure you have a current size chart on file with us before ordering.
Based on an original residing in a private collection in southern Ohio, this shirt represents just one of the three different styles of shirts issued to soldiers throughout the Civil War. Wool flannel shirts were manufactured by contractors and some arsenals throughout the war, and quartermaster records show that an incredibly high number of issue shirts purchased by government arsenals and depots were made of gray cloth. In Cincinnati alone, gray flannel shirts accounted for over 80% of all issue shirts purchased for distribution. Our reproduction is made from a “heather” mixed gray 100% wool flannel. Each shirt is machine-sewn throughout and features an exterior breast pocket, stepped fall-down collar, faced cuffs, shoulder reinforcement straps, darkened bone or paper-back tin buttons, and hand-sewn buttonholes.
Important! Before ordering, read this article about proper trouser sizing! “Waisted Talent”
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Simple drawers made from canton flannel are one of the most important parts of a living historians impression from a comfort and health standpoint. Enlistedmen were alloted three pairs of drawers in the first year of service, and two pairs in each subsequent years. Cotton drawers act as the first layer against the skin, wicking away moisture keeping the wearer cool and dry. Our reproduction US issue drawers are based on an original pair on the Troiani collection, which were made to the regulation pattern by contractor Alvin Rose. They feature a two button waistband closure, adjustment laces in the back of the waistband, and ties at the cuffs. They are made of canton flannel, a medium weight fabric that is durable on the outside, and soft on the inside. Our drawers are available in both standard grade (with interior seams machine sewn) and entirely hand sewn (as per the originals.)
Order both the shirt and drawers together and get $10.00 off!
