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Could someone please give me refferences or some thoughts on the Chesterfield style of Men's Coats? I thought i had seen a pattern or fashion plate or photo somewhere but never knew much about them. Any thoughts would be appreciated. With sincere regards,Clifford Earl Hyde
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The Chesterfield is described in detail in the book "Men's Garments: 1830-1900" by R.I.Davis (ISBN is 0-88734-648-0). The work provides detailed plates and instructions for constructing patterns.
The Chesterfield was common from around 1840-1900. It was worn both fitted and unfitted AND both single breasted and double breasted. It could have a row of visible buttons or be "fly" style.
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When I first read the title of this thread "Chesterfields" my first thought was the sofa, as the chesterfieldalways referred to the couch in the living room. Later, it was the brand of cigarettes my Mother used to smoke. Sorry, bad thread drift, but just a word that brought out a completely different image in my mind.:pMfr,
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Thanks guys, i appreciate your responses. Clifford Earl HydeComment
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In Salisbury's System of Actual Measurement and Drafting for All Styles of Coats Upon the Geometrical Principle, he has a Chesterfield ready to be drafted out on Plate 19, though it's not specifically called a "Chesterfield" by Salisbury, R.L. Shep, who reprinted the book, labels it as such.Jason R. Wickersty
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