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    I apologize if these questions are too "basic", but I have searched the forum, and gone through numerous photos on the LoC site and books -- and while I have found some great information on U.S. Issue shirts, and the construction of civiian shirts, I'm not sure if I have found the answer to a couple of basic questions that I am looking for.

    First, when civilian shirts were worn, how often were these shirts white linen, or unbleached muslin -- versus checks, other patterns, or solid colors?
    I read in one thread on this site that white linen and unbleached muslin were the most common materials for civilian shirts. Does that mean an unbleached muslin shirt (no, not talking sutler row here) would have actually been P.E.C.?

    Second, during the summer, were issue shirts more frequently found being worn than a civilian shirt sent from home or purchased from a sutler? Or would they have been disgarded along with their overcoat come spring? Unfortunately I do not have an eye trained to tell the difference between very many shirts in period photos.

    I'd appreciate any information that can be given.

    Thanks!
    Dave Gink
    2nd US Cavalry
    West Bend, WI

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    Re: Soldier's Shirts

    Here is an article that might help you out a bit


    Andrew Birnbaum
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      Re: Soldier's Shirts

      Originally posted by Makoski4141 View Post
      Here is an article that might help you out a bit


      Andrew Birnbaum
      Excellent article Andrew!! Thank you!
      Dave Gink
      2nd US Cavalry
      West Bend, WI

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        Are you talking about unbleached muslin or white linen shirts for confederates or federals?
        Last edited by 27thNCdrummer; 02-11-2008, 07:29 PM.
        Andrew Turner
        Co.D 27th NCT
        Liberty Rifles

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          I'll second that Andrew. It was a great read!
          Thanks,
          [SIZE="4"][FONT="Impact"]Jason Thibodeaux[/FONT][/SIZE]
          Independent Rifles
          Swamp Angels
          Pelican Civil War Lodge #1861

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            Originally posted by 27thNCdrummer View Post
            Are you talking about unbleached muslin or white linen shirts for confederates or federals?

            Hello,

            I was talking about shirts for Federals.
            Dave Gink
            2nd US Cavalry
            West Bend, WI

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              Andrew,
              excellent article, answers any and all questions reguarding period shirts. Good find

              Scott Schrimpe
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                You'll find a lot of good articles right here if you click "research articles"

                Andrew Birnbaum
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