Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think I posted this question years ago, but didn't save the answers. I have also "googled" it to death. Do any of y'all know people/small companies that make the confederate battle shirts, like the ones that were worn by Quantrill's raiders? If you do, I would be forever in your debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You might be looking for an overshirt like this one: http://www.quartermastershop.com/CW%20CS%20Enlisted/battle_shirts.html#.U3SV65W9Kc0 http://jamescountry.com/battleshirts.html http://www.jarnaginco.com/CWshirts%20and%20underwear.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 And for those wondering what we are talking about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I find it interesting that a couple of vendors list a grey bib shirt as Confederate shirts??? I have never seen these in use though, other than cowboy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Ya...in use by CW Soldiers..not so much... However, they were highly in use by firemen before, during, and after the war... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The guys wearing them kinda have that, "Oscar Wilde" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It might be the haircut and the rouge on the cheeks...... LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Imortant to note why the overshirt was worn... Warning....brief, oversimplified history lesson follows... Notice in both pictures that these guys are wearing shirts under their overshirt... Back in the day....the standard shirt was considered your underwear. it was not considered appropriate to be exposed in your shirt to the general public. That is why you see all the folks wearing a vest of coat and never in their shirt sleeves. Men may be in their shirtsleeves while they worked, however, as soon as they ventured out into public they at least put on a vest. These overshirts did the same thing. Most homemade designs were made of a simular pattern to the shirt that they were wearing. However, you will see variations in necklines, additions of pockets, and other decoration. Although, even the design of the shirts made at home was being changed as influence from France and the adaptation of the sewing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 You might be looking for an overshirt like this one: http://www.quartermastershop.com/CW%20CS%20Enlisted/battle_shirts.html#.U3SV65W9Kc0 http://jamescountry.com/battleshirts.html http://www.jarnaginco.com/CWshirts%20and%20underwear.html Yep. Like I said though, I have long since known about these companies. Does anyone know of people who might make them as a side business of sorts? There was someone who sent me pictures way back when of some of his/her work, but for the life of me, I cannot remember who. I was especially inerested in that person's product line, as they made replicas of the batle shirts worn in "Ride With The Devil." Oh well, that's what I get for not saving stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 www.cooncreekoldwest.com Leta Butler makes these type of shirts...although the one shown was made by my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You can stroll through etsy, too. I remember seing a lot on there, and some even said that they would make to order. http://www.etsy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 it is a nice shirt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Goodnight Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I used to ride with an 1800's themed horseman's charity group an one of my uniforms was straight out of "Ride with the Devil". I made my Battle Shirt from an old bib-style shirt. Cut it wide at the neck and disposed of the bib. Sewed on some big pocket with the trimmed edges. I used to wear it over a Camp Harris checked shirt. http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg15.htm Branchwater Jack; I really like the ones made by the company in your second link. Thank You. Gonna have to get me one of their Guerilla Shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I used to ride with an 1800's themed horseman's charity group an one of my uniforms was straight out of "Ride with the Devil". I made my Battle Shirt from an old bib-style shirt. Cut it wide at the neck and disposed of the bib. Sewed on some big pocket with the trimmed edges. I used to wear it over a Camp Harris checked shirt. http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg15.htm Branchwater Jack; I really like the ones made by the company in your second link. Thank You. Gonna have to get me one of their Guerilla Shirts. AG, you just gave me a great idea. Thanks, pard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 And, if you wanted to make your own from scratch, there are several pajama patterns that would work well. Just look for one with a three button placket. You can just not sew in the placket, add pockets, and there you go. Most of those patterns are made of a simple square cut which would be in line with the cut of that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadville Lefty SASS 87631 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 A friend of mine that used to be a confederate reenactor suggested the following: I would recommend James Country Mercantile Sutler or Fall Creek Sutler To start. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Try to get ahold of Eli Blue the honcho of the Gruesome Gulch Gang. I believe he knows a lady that makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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