Man’s Shirt 1790-1830

Pattern by: Kannik’s Korner

Includes all sizes XS-XXXL

Made in the USA

Man’s federalist period pullover shirt pattern with shoulder reinforcement panels, neck and underarm gussets, to be made plain for the common man or fancy with chest ruffles for the gentleman. This pattern will make a shirt that is identical to this extant shirt at the National Maritime Museum. In The Providence Gazette of 1795, “RAN AWAY . . .  an indented Servant . . .  had on, and carried with him . . .  2 striped blue and white [wool] Flannel Shirts, and 1 white Tow and Linen Shirt”.