Civil War Handsewn AUTHENTIC PoorBoy Braces BROWN RED BLUE Homespun

Description

M60H - In response to many requests from Progressive Authentic Living Historians, I have created these very period correct braces. I have located a source for very period material for the "stitch counter" in all of us. So, up for auction is one pair of Civil War suspenders, or rather, braces as they were called during the War. Some people call these "Poor Boy" suspenders however, that appears to be a "reenactorism", still, it is a term that is used by some reenactors so I will use it in my listing. I have added photo documentation of the styling of my braces. Note that period trousers had one button on each side in the front and these braces are made historically accurate to be used on authentically made trousers. These are made to duplicate the braces in the attached period photo.
The facing material is a 100% Cotton print Civil War period accurate Brown Red & Blue Stripe homespun
fabric. I fold the sides into each other and the two strips are then hand-sewn together  using a running stitch for good strength, approximately 1 1/2" wide and the button holes are all hand stitched using a blanket stitch. I try to get the stitches at 5-6 per inch. The backing is an off-white cotton ticking material for good strength. Note that these braces will have about 4"-5" inches of the braces hanging down in the front just as in the period photo to closely duplicate the period braces. Last photo is a scan of the material.
To check for fitment, you need to put on the trousers you wear for events (remember trousers in Civil War era ride higher than modern pants). Measure from rear button, over the opposite shoulder (I recommend crossing the braces in the back), down to your front buttons. This will give you the approximate length you need. The 4 different lengths are achieved by moving to a different button hole on the braces. Most fellers in the 6' tall, 180-220 lb range will use approximately 38" length, depending on trouser rise. If you need shorter, I can add holes or for longer needs.
BROWN & RED & BLUE STRIPE 100%  cotton homespun fabric w/White cotton thread hand sewn buttonholes
adjustable from -  42", 40.5", 39", 37.5". This material is substantially more expensive than the homespun cotton that I normally use on my other braces, hence the higher price for what appears to be simpler braces. Besides being more period documented material, it is a finer material and much better/stronger.
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he 6th pic shows the difference of modern machine stitching (on left), 1881 machine stitch (center) and handsewn (right)
Great for either Union or Confederate campaigner, reenactor, living historian looking for something different. A pair of handmade braces sent from home!!! Usable for Civil War civilian as well as Black Powder Shooters, Mountain Man, Rendezvous, Cowboy Action Shooter, SASS as well.
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Here are some comments from satisfied customers:
These suspenders exceed my expectations! Perfect craftsmanship! Very authentic!
How did I EVER Reenact without these before??? LOVE EM!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! A+ A+
Professional. Item exceeded description. Highest recommendation. AAAA++++
"Great item. Super fast service. Recommended"
"Awsome suspenders. Thanks for all your help!!!"
"Great item, well made and outstanding service. Thanks! A+A+A+A+"
"Nice braces good transaction AAA +++Thanks"
"Very nicely made, Excellent suspenders, extreemly fast shipping, the best!"