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Sky-Blue
Trousers "A
heavy weight sky-blue fabric with a diagonal kersey weave. Major features of these
trousers are a thin waist band (1 1/2" in front, tapering to 3/4" in rear);
narrow, four to six button fly; yoke in back; raised back; side pockets that start below
the waist-band; right-side watch pocket; facing cuffs." (Bully Boys) "Federal
trousers were issued in four sizes only; 1 = 32 waist x 31 inseam , 2 = 34 waist x 32
inseam , 3 = 36 waist x 33 inseam , 4 = 38 waist x 34 inseam." (Hodge) C.J.
Daly Historical Reproductions (Chris Daley) "Great
line of contract trousers including J.T. Martin (best buy, but has machine top-stitching),
Ansbach and Stanton (hand topstitched), and Steubenville (hand topstitched). Comes with
correct stamped tin 4-hole trouser buttons. These come in only four sizes, so order
carefully." (24th Mich) Stoney
Brook Historical
Uniformers (Chris Sullivan) "Excellent
replica quality Schuylkill Arsenal, or William Deering patterns. Other patterns, including
officer styles, are also available. Correct construction of back yoke, waist band and fly
vent. Correct weight sky blue kersey (made by Pat
Klein). High quality construction. Hand sewn button holes, correct four-hole stamped
tin buttons. Comes with maker's stamps and sizing stamps. Chris also has a 24 hr turn
around policy for re-tailoring. Watchdog Approved." (24th
Mich) Historic
Clothiers
(Nick Sekela)
"Inexpensive
trousers, nicely detailed, wool is slightly thin, but not incorrect." (Bully Boys) Goldberg
Textile Co. (Pat Brown) "Very high
quality trousers that are approved by the Watchdog." (24th
Mich) Mrs.
Eddins' Fine Sewing Emporium (Nancy Eddins) "Excellent J.T.
Martin contract pattern trowsers." (2nd Wis.A) J.
Blunt Clothiers "Excellent
`contract pattern' trousers." (Bully Boys) County
Cloth (Charlie
Childs) "He has the very
best kersy wool available. Correct weight, weave, and color. Different depot style
available. Kits only." (W.B.) Drawers "Issue
drawers were made primarily with canton flannel. Wool knit, cotton flannel and wool
flannel were also used. They closed with two tin buttons. There is no known correct
pattern for issue knit drawers. While some drawers of the period were made from colored
fabric, white or natural was more common." (Hodge) "Make
sure it's period pattern; raised back, legs extended beyond the knee, narrow fly and
flat-felled seams. Button holes hand-worked. Hand sewn was most common but machine sewn is
good." (Bully Boys) Mrs.
Eddins' Fine Sewing Emporium (Nancy Eddins) "First
rate period drawers at an excellent price. Heavy flannel, light cotton, as well as other
fabrics." (Bully Boys) C.J.
Daly Historical Reproductions (Chris Daley) "Correct
military pattern of canton flannel. Hand-felled seams. Best value in drawers for the
money." (24th Mich) County
Cloth (Charlie Childs) Historic
Clothiers (Nick
Sekela) |