Description

All hand sewn buttonholes on these comfortable lightweight cotton/muslin drawers. Pleated back with herring bone cotton tape tie. Major seams are machine sewn as in commercially produced drawers of the period. These are all marked for a documented Northern wartime maker, contractor, and dealer in “Ready Made Clothing”. Also marked with waist measurement in inches. High quality reproduction paper backed tin buttons as found on original drawers we have examined. (Note: With tape tied snugly and material meeting in the center measurement is exact – as in original garments – no 21st Century fudging here to make one feel better and enhance the sale – if you want more room or do not want to loosen the tie – please size up) These drawers are the type made to tuck into socks coming to above the ankle – not full trouser length with a draw string. Both styles are documented to the period. They are not pre-washed, but our tests showed  if they are washed properly, in cold water, either by hand or delicate cycle, and hung dry – virtually no shrinkage is evident – they are adjustable by the rear tie to compensate. We are not responsible for shrinkage which may occur utilizing laundering methods other than that suggested. Note: As done in the day with bulk material purchases, and consistent with our commitment to better represent the diversity of period products, the material these drawers are made of may vary somewhat. (the pattern is the same) If you are looking for an identical pair to a past purchase, new runs may not be an exact match. All are made with period correct lightweight unbleached 100% cotton or muslin, some simply may have a smoother finish or very slightly more open weave.