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Two Mid-19th Century Shirts by Past
Patterns
The instructions note these Shirts as being appropriate for the 1840's - 1860's. Both
views have plaited fronts, although view A is made from the older square cut method with
dropped shoulders, and view B is more fitted. Saundra Altman from Past Patterns
has an excellent reputation for historical authenticity in her pattern designs. These
Shirts are drafted from originals in museum collections. A Shirt in this time period would
have been made from linen or cotton, most often in white. The detailed and well
illustrated instructions also include historical notes. This is a tissue paper
pattern, multi-sized with chest sizes 34 to 50 in one package.
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