Dress Shirts: We have reproduction shirts for Early Victorian period (pull-over, drop shoulder and gussets) including the American Civil War and the Late Victorian period (full button front, on shoulder and no gussets). The come in a variety of colors and styles. The collarless versions come with a banded collar with button / stud holes for attaching replaceable collars.

Collars: Our detachable collars are available in "Stand-Up", "Pointed Lay-Down", "Rounded Lay-Down" and "Wing Tip" styles and come in "Linene", "Celluloid" and "Cotton" materials. Detachable collars were first used in the 1820's.

Civil War Pleated Front Collared Dress Shirt

This is an 1860's period, drop shoulder dress shirt (shown) with gathered sleeves and cuffs. There are three (3) Mother of Pearl buttons on the front with one on each cuff. The collar is a stand and fall pattern (as shown) and is permanently attached to the shirt, though other period collar styles are available on special order. It is available in WHITE ONLY. This is a good for both Military Officer and Upscale Civilian images.     White ONLY. We normally stock this shirt in all standard sizes.     OPTIONAL: Banded collar with stud holes for detachable collars. Currently CUSTOM/NOT STOCKED, 8-10 week delivery time.

Single or Multi Item Purchase of Pleated Front Dress Shirt (QM-1710) Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these Plaid Shirts in my cart!" button. Item: Shirt size chart Small 14-1/2x32 Medium 15-1/2x33 Large 16-1/2x34 XL 17-1/2x35 2XL 18-1/2x35 3XL 19-1/2x35 White Pleated Front Dress Shirt w/Stand & Fall Collar @ $75.00 @ $75.00 @ $77.00 @ $77.00 @ $81.00 @ $87.00 White Pleated Front Dress Shirt for Detachable Collars @ $87.00 @ $87.00 @ $89.00 @ $89.00 @ $93.00 @ $99.00

Men's Pleated Front Collarless / Detachable Collar Dress Shirt

Civil War - Style A Drop Shoulders Front Civil War - Style A Drop Shoulders Back Victorian - Style B On Shoulders     The pre 1860's-1890's collarless (neck band)/ dress shirt (shown) was used with military clothing or for civilian use. It has a narrow white collar (banded collar) and cuffs and plackets. Buttons on cuffs and one button at the center of the back neck for the linen collar. Buttonholes at collar for collar stud. This shirt is made from a pattern off an original shirt. Theses were private purchase for the military.     Drop Shoulder Version (Style A) - is pre Civil War up into 1870's. The drop or off shoulders design. Gussets under the arm pits, the one that most Civil War re-enactors relate to. The drawings show pretty much what they look. Slits on sides and is great besides the military for those civilian that want a dress shirt.     On Shoulder Version (Style B & C) - No Picture. This shirt went from 1870 until the turn of the century in the Pull-Over version (B) and from the 1880's through the 1920's+ in the Button-Up version (C). The shoulders are near the shoulder edge instead of off the shoulder, and there is no gusset, it still has the slit on side. This shirt is available as an Early Victorian Pull-Over (B) or a Late Victorian Button-Up (C).      Button-On Linen Collar is shown but not included, they can be purchased for an additional charge. To be sure that the collar fits the shirt correctly, it is best to order them together. Front style options. We will offer more front styles as time permits: Broad Tucks - Front placket has four buttons on placket with broad tucks on either side. Not Currently Available. Broad Plaits - Front placket has four buttons on placket with narrow tucks on either side. Narrow & Pin Tucks - Front placket has two buttons on placket with a combination of narrow and pin tucks on either side. Pin Tucks - Front placket has two buttons on placket with pin tucks on either side. Puckered Narrow Tucks - Front placket has four buttons on placket with puckered narrow tucks on either side.     Custom made item, please allow 1 - 3 weeks for delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Starting price is for cotton material and style shown, other materials, modifications, additional trim or other changes will affect the price. Rush orders MAY be available for an additional price, call us about this. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time but DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.

Front Style Options for Pleated Front Collarless/Detachable Collar Dress Shirt Broad Tucks Broad Plaits Narrow & Pin Tucks Pin Tucks Puckered Narrow Tucks

Men's Pleated Front Collarless / Detachable Collar Dress Shirt Priced From: $62.00 Size: Size chart Select Shirt Size 14-1/2x32 Small 15-1/2x33 Medium 16-1/2x34 Large 17-1/2x35 X-Large +$2.00 18-1/2x35 XX-Large +$6.00 Style: Civil War (A) Victorian Pull-Over (B) Late Victorian Button-Up (C) Front Style: Broad Plaits Narrow & Pin Tucks Pin Tucks Puckered Narrow Tucks +$15.00 Add Collar: No Stud Holes, No Collar With Stud Holes, but No Collar included Stand-Up, Linene (AD-SUC-) +$4.80 Stand-Up, High Stand, White Cotton (FRC-SUC-) +$8.00 Lay Down, Perry, Linene (AD-Perry-) +$4.80 Lay Down, Vandyck, Linene (AD-Vand-) +$4.80 Lay Down, Waldorf, Linene, (AD-Wald-) +$4.80 Lay Down, Aberdeen, Celluloid (CEB-Aber-) +$6.20 Lay Down, Clifton, Celluloid (CEB-Clift-) +$6.20 Lay Down, Pembroke, Celluloid (CEB-Pemb-) +$6.20 Lay Down, Banker, White Cotton (FRC-LDC-) +$7.95 Wing Tip, High Wing Tip, Linene (AD-HWT-) +$4.80 Wing Tip, Westminister, Celluloid (CEB-West-) +$6.20 Wing Tip, White Cotton (FRC-WTC-) +$8.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:

Men's Shirts (1870s through 1890s)

Dodge City (stand-up collar shirt): 100% cotton poplin, inset bib, high-stand collar with silver collar stud, loop on back of collar. White Only. Small thru 3XL.      Helena (detachable collar shirt): 100% cotton pull-over placket shirt with antique metal buttons. It has a band collar with a small button in the back to accept detachable collars. It also has a single front pocket. Colors: Royal Blue Print, Red Print, Brown Print and Solid White. If you order a collar for this shirt, order it 1/2" larger than the neck size of the shirt. Small thru 3XL.     Jasper Shirt (banded collar shirt): 100% cotton. Color: Blue/White stripe. Sizes: Small thru 3XL.     Sam Antonio Shirt (stand-up collar shirt): 65% polyester / 35% cotton, full button front with inset bib, cool loose-weave waffle pattern fabric, faux pearl buttons. Color: White only. Sizes: Small thru 3XL.     Virginia City (detachable collar shirt): This is the same shirt as the Helena, except the material has a different pattern of print. Colors: Black Print (Black with White stripe), Red Print (Red with Black stripe) or White Print (White with Black stripe). If you order a collar for this shirt, order it 1/2" larger than the neck size of the shirt. Sizes: Small to 3XL. Men's Shirts by Frontier Classics (1870s - 1890s) Dodge City White Helena Royal Blue Print Helena Brown Print Helena Red Print Helena White Solid Jasper Blue/White Stripe Sam Antonio White Solid Virginia City Black Print Virginia City Red Print Virginia City White Print

Men's Shirt (1870s through 1890s) (not all sizes and colors are stocked, if not in stock allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.) Priced From: $35.00 Color: Select Style and Color Dodge City: White (CM66-) +$35.00 Helena Royal Blue Print (CM532-RB-) +$36.50 Helena Brown Print (CM532-BR-) +$36.50 Helena Red Print (CM532-Rd-) +$36.50 Jasper: Blue/White Stripe (CM55C-) +$36.00 Sam Antonio: White (CM5484-) +$37.00 Virginia City Black Print (CM538-Bl-) +$36.50 Virginia City Red Print (CM538-Re-) +$36.50 Virginia City White Print (CM538-Wh-) +$36.50 Shirt Size: Select Size S (14-1/2x32) M (15-1/2x33) L (16-1/2x34) XL (17-1/2x35) 2XL (18-1/2x35) 3XL (19-1/2x35) Qty: Add to Cart:

Early Victorian Pull Over Dress Shirt   Collarless / Detachable / Banded Collar

White Red Stripe     The 1860's-1890's collarless / detachable collar shirt was used with military clothing or for civilian use. It has a narrow white collar (banded collar) and cuffs. Buttons on cuffs and stud holes at the center of the back neck and in the front for a detachable collar.     Bibbed Front 100% cotton shirt has 4 button front closure, not including the stud hole for the collar. It is available in White, Red Stripe, Black Stripe or Navy Stripe. This is a slightly more dressy shirt than the plain front shirt. On the striped shirts, the stripes on the body are vertical and in the bib they are horizontal. Collar band and cuffs are the same material as the shirt. This is not a drop sleeve shirt nor does it have the gussets at the arm pits, so fits from Mid 1870's on.     Button-On Collar is not included, but can be purchased for an additional charge.  If you order a collar for this shirt, order it 1/2" larger than the neck size of the shirt.     We currently stock this shirt in white, as well as in limited sizes of the color shirt  (normally 5 to 14 day delivery). If we are our of the size or color you need it will take 2 - 8 weeks for delivery, depending on our suppliers stock.

Single or Multi Item Purchase of Victorian Detachable Collar Shirt Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these in my cart!" button. Picture Item: Shirt size chart Small 14-1/2x32 Medium 15-1/2x33 Large 16-1/2x34 XL 17-1/2x35 2XL 18-1/2x35 3XL 19-1/2x35 White Pull-Over Detachable Collar Shirt @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 Black Stripe Pull-Over Detachable Collar Shirt  @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 Navy Stripe Pull-Over Detachable Collar Shirt  @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 Red Stripe Pull-Over Detachable Collar Shirt  @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00

Collarless / Detachable / Banded Collar   Late Victorian Button-Up Shirt

Pleated Bib Plain Bib     This 100% cotton shirt is a classic and was the most common shirt of the Mid 1880's through the 1920's. It was worn by the very elite of society, businessmen, and even the lowly clerk. The collar band on this shirt is designed to take detachable collars and 2 collar studs. This shirt is a full button-up, which is later than the pull-over style of shirts that we have available.      If you order a collar for this shirt, order it 1/2" larger than the neck size of the shirt.     Variations: shirt is available with a plain bib or pleated bib in white only.     We normally stock the Plain Bib and Pleated Front versions in all sizes.

Single or Multi Item Purchase of Victorian Detachable Collar Shirt Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these in my cart!" button. Picture Item: Shirt size chart Small 14-1/2x32 Medium 15-1/2x33 Large 16-1/2x34 XL 17-1/2x35 2XL 18-1/2x35 3XL 19-1/2x35 4XL 20-1/2x35 White, Victorian Button-Up Detachable Collar Shirt  Plain Bib @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 @ $46.00 White, Victorian Button-Up Detachable Collar Shirt  Pleated Bib @ $52.00 @ $52.00 @ $52.00 @ $52.00 @ $52.00 @ $52.00 @ $52.00

Period Linen, Cotton, Linene and Celluloid Collars

Very Short History: Detachable collars were invented in 1827 in Troy New York as a solution to "Ring-Around-the-Collar". Collars have been made of cotton, linen, paper and paper/cloth laminate. In 1862 (a time when detachable collars were the height of fashion, but paper collars were out of fashion) machinery was invented to laminate paper and cloth, a process previously done by hand. These laminated collars are referred to as "Linene" collars. Celluloid was patented in 1870 and was used for collars and cuffs shortly ?? thereafter. They were typical by the mid 1880s, if not before.     White Starched Linen, Cotton, Linene or Celluloid collars for use with collarless / detachable collar shirts.     "Linene": These are made the same way as they have been made since 1862. They are linen material laminated onto a stiff cardboard. They are very stiff and have material texture to them. The stud holes become soft and bent after a few time and they cannot be cleaned. They can be wiped off with a LIGHTLY damp sponge or cloth, but that usually doesn't do much.     "Celluloid": This is an early form of plastic (1870s). They are very stiff, but they have MINIMUM MATERIAL TEXTURE to them, unlike the "Linene" or "Cotton". Each collar is fashioned from interlined acetate, a material made of white linen and a thin layer of acetate, giving the product the style of a fine cloth collar and the durability of a plastic one. A Buckley collar will never wilt under the heat of the stage lights or a difficult sermon. Other desired features include reinforced buttonholes, smooth, finished edges, and easy cleaning with soap and water. They will last longer than the "Linene", but not as long as the Cotton or Linen.     "Linen": NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. These are the Stiff, heavily starched, Thin collars that are most often seen in antique stores, museums, etc. The are made from a thin linen and then heavily starched and ironed, with a special machine, or machines) designed for this (it starches the inside of the collar and irons the collar to be curved and go around the neck). They can be cleaned, BUT only re-starched and properly ironed with the machine designed to starch and iron collars. They last longer that "Linene" or "Celluloid" collars, but not as long as the thicker cotton collars.     "Cotton": These are made from a medium weight cotton material. They are basically a standard collar that has been made detachable, they ARE NOT a Starched (Stiff) Linen Collar. They come UN-STARCHED and are therefore SOFT ** NOT STIFF **. They can be worn as a soft detachable collar, especially for those who do not like stiff collars or they can be starched with spray starch (I suggest heavy duty spray starch) and ironed. If you can find powdered starch you could soak them and then iron them, making them similar to the old Starched Linen Collars except thicker. CAUTION, they do not bend well after they are Heavily Starched and should be ironed with the proper curve to go around the neck. To properly starch and iron a collar requires a special machine, which I have heard that only one place in the U.S. still has one in use. I DO NOT know who has the machine, don't ask if I find out I will put the information here. These collars can be washed either by hand or in a washing machine. They are the longest lasting of our detachable collars.     STUDS / BUTTONS. Either Buttons or Studs can be used to attach the collar to the shirt.      We normally stock all the collars shown in all the sizes listed below, except for " Special Order" ones.      "More styles are in Development". Collar styles will be dated for time period as soon as we can.      Size / Measuring: DO NOT ORDER BY MODERN SHIRT NECK SIZE. Measure the band on the shirt you will be wearing the collar with. The size in inches is measured from the end of one of the front button holes closest to the collar opening, around the collar to the end of the other front button hole closest to the opening. The Collar Size is normally 1/2" to 1 1/2" larger than the shirt Neck size (IE: Shirt Size = Neck-Size x Sleeve-Length).

Multi Item Purchase Check the box for each item wanted and update the quantity. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put selected _____ in my cart!" button.   "Linene" Paper-Cloth Laminate (Stiff with Cloth Texture) - 1862 on ? Discontinued ? - what is currently in stock may be all that is left Picture & Description 13"-13.5" 14" 14.5" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5" 19" 19.5" 20" Stand Up 1850's on Front 2" Rear 1 3/8" Special Order, Call @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Out of Stock Out of Stock Out of Stock Out of Stock @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Out of Stock @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Wing Tip "High Wing" Front 2 1/4" Rear 1 7/8" Special Order, Call @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Picture & Description 13"-14.5" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5" 19" 19.5" 20" Lay Down "Perry" Front 2 1/4" Rear 1 1/2" Not Avail- able @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Not Available Lay Down "Vandyck" Front 1 1/2" Rear 1 3/4" Not Avail- able @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Not Available Lay Down "Waldorf" Front 3" Rear 1 3/4" Not Avail- able @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each @ $6.00 each Not Available   Multi Item Purchase Check the box for each item wanted and update the quantity. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put selected _____ in my cart!" button.   White Cotton (Un-Starched / Soft) - 1827 on Picture & Description 15" XX-S 16" X-S 17" Small 18" Medium 19" Large 20" X-L 21" XX-L 22" XXX-L Stand Up 1850's on Front 2 1/2" Rear 2 1/4" @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each Lay Down "Banker" Front 2 1/8" Rear 1 3/4" @ $10.00 each @ @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each Wing Tip Front 2 1/2" Rear 2 3/8" @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each @ $10.00 each   Multi Item Purchase Check the box for each item wanted and update the quantity. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put selected _____ in my cart!" button.   Celluloid (Stiff and Smooth) - Early 1870's on Discontinued - what is currently in stock is all that is left Picture & Description 14" 14.5" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5" 19" 19.5" 20" Lay Down "Aberdeen" Front 1 1/2" Rear 1 1/4" Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each Lay Down "Clifton" Front 2" Rear 1 5/8" @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each Sold Out @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each Picture & Description 14" 14.5" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5" 19" 19.5" 20" Lay Down "Pembroke" Front 2 1/8" Rear 1 1/4" @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each Sold Out @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $8.25 each Sold @ $8.25 each Wing Tip "Westminister" Front 1 7/8" Rear 1 5/8" @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each Sold Out @ $7.75 each @ $7.75 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each @ $8.25 each   Multi Item Purchase Check the box for each item wanted and update the quantity. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put selected _____ in my cart!" button.   Collar Studs and Shirt Studs Picture Description Qty & Price Collar Stud Round Top Brass, each No longer available, use Bullet Top Collar Stud Bullet Top Bass, each @ $2.00 each Shirt or Collar Stud Flat Top Brass, each @ $2.00 each Shirt or Collar Stud Shoe-Back Nickel Silver w/Black Top 7 1/2 MM, each @ $2.00 each Shirt or Collar Stud Shoe-Back Nickel Silver w/White Top 7 1/2 MM, each @ $2.00 each Shirt or Collar Stud Shoe-Back Nickel Silver w/Smoke Top 7 1/2 MM, each @ $2.00 each

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     Our forte is the 19th Century United States History covering the period 1820-1920. Including: Victorian, Edwardian, Mexican War, American Civil War (Confederate / CS / CSA and Union / US / USA), Indian Wars, Old West & Spanish-American (Span-Am) War. We are involved in both historic preservation and education. We hope teachers, students, historians & researchers will find these pages useful, as well as reenactors & production companies.