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Period Drawers / Long John Bottoms
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Godey's September 1869 |
The drawers on your left side are what is offered on this page. These drawers
come in two styles; short and long.
The Long Drawers are for 1850s up until near the
turn of the century. They are to approximately ankle length. These are
offered with stirrups to hold the leg down, for an additional price.
The Short Drawers are for the 1700s through the 1850 (pre Civil War), and for Mounted
use up until near the turn of the century (1890s). They come to below your knees, which makes the good for use by horseman
and cavalry. It allows for less bulk down your leg under your boot. Not shown is casing with ribbon ties,
to hold pants down. The casing with ties is and additional charge. With the military theses Drawers / Long John Bottoms were private purchase.
These are made in a white good weight cotton muslin, band waist band, with button up
the front and a cut "V" in back for adjusting for comfort.
Extra Measurements; Length: For the short drawers from natural waist
(out-seam at the height of the belly button) to 3"
below the knee cap (middle of calf muscle). For the long drawers from the
natural waist to the ankle.
Options: 28" to 44" waist. With or without casing and ties ($10.00
additional). Stirrups going under arch, to hold legs down ($10.00 additional). Plain straight or "V"
waist band or Quilted "V" waist band ($30.00 additional).
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Natural Cotton Drawers
underwear |
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Natural Cotton Drawers - (Full
length period underwear) Made out of 100% Natural Cotton, these drawers come
with Mother of Pearl buttons sewn on, and draw string tie at the ankles.
Great to wear under wool trousers if you would rather not have the wool
fibers next to your skin.
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Unionsuit / Long Johns, Men's |
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Long sleeved, ankle length Unionsuit / Long
Johns, available in red or white.
100% winter weight cotton. Garment is larger than you would expect, to allow for
shrinkage. It will fit properly after the first washing, so order your
proper size.
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Broadfall / Drop Front
Men's Trousers / Pants
(1840s & 1850s)
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Drop front (wide fall/broad fall) trousers are the earlier style of
pant closure. This is the same type of closure that is used on U.S. Navy Pants. They are especially good for
use in 1840's - 1850's (including the California Gold Rush - 49er's) impressions for civilians and military,
although some would have been seen during the American Civil War and possibly after. Period trousers also have
a 1" higher rise than today's pants and should be worn loose.
These pants have double needle stitching (like Levi's) and therefore are not 100%
authentic. Standard inseam is 34". They are left un-hemmed, for you to hem as needed. They come in:
Natural: 9 ounce natural (unbleached) 100% cotton drill. All sizes with std 34" in-seam
are Normally in Stock.
Grey, Dark: 10 ounce 100% cotton denim. All sizes with std 34" in-seam are Normally in Stock.
Black: 14 ounce 100% cotton denim with all black threads (like period denim).
All sizes with std 34" in-seam are Normally in Stock.
Grey Wool: Confederate grey heavy weight wool. Special Order.
Black Wool: Black heavy weight wool. Special Order.
See also M1833 Summer Enlisted Trousers in Foot or
Mounted style. They can be found in the
Mexican War section of our
web site.
If we are out of a "Normally in Sock" Size (which happens at times) and
"Special Order" Styles take 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. If you need a "Normally in
Stock" Size in a hurry, call first to make sure it is in stock.
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Civilian Cotton and Wool Trousers / Pants (1850s on) |
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Grey Stripe
Wool
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Our 1858 - 1889 Civilian style trousers feature a
slightly different cut than the military trousers and different wools and
fabrics are used. They come standard with side seam pockets. Mule Ear Pockets are available as an extra cost item. A right hand
waistline watch pocket can be added as an option. Civilian trousers make an
excellent Confederate Late War impression also.
Usually in a civilian outfit (but not always), the
vest and trousers will be made of the same wool, while the coat is a
harmonizing color. Pewter buttons for fly and suspenders are supplied,
but not sewn on. ONE front suspender button per side is standard. Select
two front suspender buttons per side if desired.
Period trousers also have a 1" higher rise than
today's blue jeans and should be worn quite loose. The legs are left un-hemmed
so that you can hem them the length that you want.
The 1890's Trousers were cut in the "peg top" style, meaning the legs were tapered from the crotch to the
ankle. Button fly, side seam front pockets and a single back right hip pocket are standard.
Suspenders are still worn with these trousers, as belt loops were not added to civilian men's trousers
until the 1920s. Flat front is standard, with pleated front offered as an option. Also, an adjusting
belt may be added to the back of the trousers.
Available in Wool in various colors and several colors of
cotton twill, including khaki. The Grey Stripe Wool material, as
shown, is no longer available.
Material
and Color Samples Page.
Measurement Chart: Click
Here.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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High-Back Brushed Cotton Twill Trousers / Pants
(Mid-1880s & 1890s) |
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High Back Trousers for the Mid-1880s
through the 1890s, "Gunfighter" by Frontier
Classics. These pants are 100% cotton brushed twill with front slash
pockets, a watch pocket, a single back pocket, suspender buttons and V-notch
back waistband. Dry clean only. They are especially good for " Old
West" 1870s - 1890s impressions. They are civilian trousers, but can be used as "civilian
pant" military field use (they are NOT military issue pants). Period trousers also have a 1" higher rise than today's pants and
should be worn loose.
Standard inseam is 36", but you can re-hem them as
needed. Colors: Black, Brown or Gray. Matching
Coat and
Vests are also available, that match in color and material.
Gunfighter is ONLY a name given to these pants, they
are not pant ONLY for gunfighters. This type of pant would / could be used
by anyone. For mounted us, check out the High Back Saddle Seat
trousers.
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High-Back Canvas Duck Trousers / Pants
(Mid-1880s & 1890s) |
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High Back Trousers for the mid 1880s and the 1890s,
the "Frontier" by Frontier Classics. These pants
have button fly front, two (2) front pockets and one (1) rear pocket. They are especially good for "
Old West" 1880s - 1890s impressions. They are civilian trousers, but can be used as "civilian
pant" for military field use (they are NOT military issue pants). Period trousers also have a 1" higher rise than today's pants and
should be worn loose.
Standard inseam is 36", but you can re-hem them as needed. They come in: Wheat,
Black, Brown or Crimson. These pants match the "Old West"
Double Breasted Shawl Collar
Vest,
in color and material.
Frontier is ONLY a name given to these pants, they
are not pant ONLY for the frontier. This type of pant would / could be used
by anyone. For mounted us, check out the High Back Saddle Seat
trousers.
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High-Back Denim Trousers / Pants
(Mid-1880s & 1890s) |
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High Back Trousers for the mid 1880s and the 1890s,
the "Prospector" by Frontier Classics. These pants
have button fly front, two (2) front pockets and one (1) rear pocket. They are especially good for "
Old West" 1880s - 1890s impressions. Period trousers also have a 1" higher rise than today's pants and
should be worn loose.
Standard inseam is 36", but you can re-hem them as needed. They come in:
Blue with Tan Pinstripe. These pants match the "Prospector"
Vest,
in color and material.
Prospector is ONLY a name given to these pants, they
are not pant ONLY for prospectors. This type of pant would / could be used
by anyone. For mounted us, check out the High Back Saddle Seat
trousers.
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Saddle Seat Canvas Duck Trousers / Pants
(1870s, 1880s & 1890s) |
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High Back Saddle Seat trousers for the 1870s
through the 1890s, by Frontier
Classics. These pants have button fly front, two (2) front pockets and no rear pocket. They are
reinforced on the inside of the legs like the Cavalry trousers. They are especially good for " Old
West" 1870s - 1890s impressions. They are civilian trousers, but can be used as "civilian
pant" for military field use (they are NOT military issue pants). Period trousers also have a 1" higher rise than today's pants and
should be worn loose.
Standard inseam is 36", but you can re-hem them as needed. They come in:
Wheat/Brown, Brown/Black, Wheat/Wheat or Sky Blue/Sky Blue.
NOTE: These ARE NOT authentic Cavalry Trousers, EVEN in Sky Blue. They are CIVILIAN
TROUSERS that are ONLY SIMILAR in construction to the Cavalry Trousers.
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