1860’s Gentleman’s Formal Wear

Black  wool fall front trousers and tails coat.  Coat lapels of black silk.  White silk brocade waistcoat with incised mother-of-pearl buttons.  White silk necktie.  White linen shirt with pin tucking and wing collar.

1862 Gentleman’s Day Ensemble

Navy checked linen pants.  Burgundy and Royal blue striped waistcoat with black velvet shawl style collar.  Sack style frock coat of black serge wool, with velvet collar.  White Egyptian cotton shirt with pin tucking and wing collar.  Grey Ascot style necktie.