Civil War Gentlemen: 1860'S Apparel Arts & Uniforms
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0914046225 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Like this and other earlier works, it is not an interpretation but a reprint of actual material published in the 1860s. Starting with civilian clothes this book includes a reprint of "Salisbury's System of Actual Measurement and Drafting". This book is an excellent source for a narrow set of research professions. General readers; graduate students; researchers; professionals. --Civil War News, May 1996 . Just for browsing, the book will interest Civil War buffs, who will be entertained and indeed enlightened about the more mundane concerns and everyday life of the gentlemen of the period. Other areas covered by this volume are boys' clothing, different styles of shirts, and men's accessories.The section that most reenactors will find informative is on Civil War clothing. The coverage of men's accessories, such as cravats, tobacco pouches, and smoking caps is the best part of the book, as it is a su
Great primary sorce information Oscar This book is chuck full of engravings, illustrations, patterns and photos of the period. I have been reenacting for 6 years and have never seen a better book on men's clothing of the 1860's. The only drawings in the book that are not from the period are very detailed drawings of original clothing items housed in the smithsonian and museum of the Confederacy.If you are at all interested in men's clothing history this is a great book for you.
Broad coverage in this volume includes patterns and instructions for: military and civilian dress, men's and boys' coats, vests, pants, shirts and important accessories. A complete period tailoring system in "Salisbury's System of Actual Measurement and Drafting" (1865). Also photos of soldiers, additional illustrations of clothing, excerpts from the Army uniform regulations for 1861 and a section on the 7th Regiments New York National Guard.