18th Century Shirt 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

In both England and the Colonies, the shirt was an indispensable article of clothing for men of all social classes. The shirts worn by George III were fashioned in the same way as the shirts worn by George Washington's personal servant and slave, William Lee. Peel away the layers of fancy court dress worn by an English nobleman or the rough hunting frock worn by an American frontiersman, and the two would look like equals. 18th century shirts were a practical garment with the particular purpose to protect a man's clothes from the dirt and grime of his body and to protect a man's body from the harsh dyes and rough fabrics of his clothes. Thimbles and Acorns 18th Century Shirt is based on the traditional pullover shirt design. The full body of the shirt gathers into the collar where it is fastened in the front with a simple button and button loop closure. The full sleeves are made extra long to enhance the fullness and fasten at the cuffs with the same button and button loop closure as