Square Cut Black Linen C18th Period Shirt (SH119)
Description
This shirt uses the standard C18th square gusset pattern and is made from a very fine black linen which softens wonderfully when washed.
These are voluminous garments cut in the same way as the originals of the period. Perfect for C18th costume, not ideal for those familiar only with C21st clothing who may find them intimidatingly large.
Shirts of this style were still worn far in C19th particularly by working class men as depicted by Ford Maddox Brown.
These shirts shrink slightly, especially if tumble dried but the measurements given here are taken AFTER washing.
Era: 1700-1800
Care Information
100% Linen. Machine washable at 30 degrees. Do not tumble or use softener.
Size Guide
For these shirts, we recommend you measure around your neck and order the shirt size according to the below chart. Please note we allow an additional 0.5"-1" of fabric on these shirts to allow for shrinkage. The shirts are also made to traditional patterns so will come up larger in the body.
Please see below for approximate measurements:
| Shirt Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| Collar Size - Measured from centre buttonhole to button | 15.5" | 17" | 18" | 19" | 20" | 21" |
| Chest - Measured flat from pit to pit | 26" | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" |
| Front Body Length - Measured from centre back neck to bottom hem | 33.5" | 34.5" | 34.5" | 34.5" | 34.5" | 34.5" |
| Standard Sleeve Length - Measured from high shoulder point to end of sleeve excluding cuff | 22" | 23" | 23" | 23" | 23" | 24" |