Civil War Handsewn Suspender Confederate Union BLUE GRAY GOLD 100% Cotton

Description

M63H - 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 but most modern reproductions have two buttons per side. My braces are an adaption of this original type of suspender with a "Y" end
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made of fabric. I use bovine bone buttons for attachment. Last picture is a scan of actual fabric. This is a very nice print fabric from Marcus Fabrics called HAMPTON RIDGE by PAULA BARNES.
The facing material is a 100% Cotton  BLUE & GRAY with GOLD & RED GEOMETRIC DESIGN
fabric, I fold the sides into each other and the two strips are then handsewn together for good strength, approximately 1 1/2" wide and the button holes are all hand stitched. I try to get the stitches at 5-6 per inch. The backing is an off white cotton ticking material for good strength.
To check for fitment, you need to put on the trousers you wear for events (remember trousers in CivWar 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 acheived 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.
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he 6th pic shows the difference of modern machine stitching (on left), 1881 machine stitch (center) and handsewn (right)
BLUE & GRAY GEOMETRIC pattern 100% cotton w/Natural  cotton thread hand sewn and
adjustable from - 41", 39.5", 38", 36.5
NOTE: PLEASE MEASURE YOURSELF FOR PROPER LENGTH. THESE ARE NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL BRACES.
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.
MY BRACES ARE WORN IN THE CURRENT CIVIL WAR MINI SERIES "LEGENDS & LIES"
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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+
"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!"