{"product_id":"pattern-204-missouri-river-boatmans-shirt","title":"Pattern 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes XS-XL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis roomy pullover work shirt was worn by hard-working raftsmen and fur traders on the Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers of 1800s America. It is frequently depicted in the paintings of George Caleb Bingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sleeves with underarm gussets are gathered and attached into a shoulder yoke. A narrow and convertible cuff may be used. A neck gusset set into the shoulders gathers into a simple turned back collar, which is loosely fastened with a tape tie.  The bottom of the front opening was often strengthened with a needle-lace godet and decorated with the wearer's initials in cross stitch.  The long side openings were also reinforced.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstructions for cross-stitch monogram and needle-lace godet for front opening are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casual style is perfect for all types of today's labors, as well as pleasures. This shirt is popular with historical reenactors at Civil War and other historic events.  Our Boatman's Shirt can be worn today by men as an overshirt, or shortened to tuck in.  The original length is tunic length on men and women. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to the Missouri Historical Society costume collection for assistance with research for this pattern.  The original shirt is in the Society's collection in St. Louis, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/b\u003e Light or medium-weight shirting fabrics such as broadcloth, homespun, linen, chambray, or silk. The original shirt was made of handwoven linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epattern format you want in the drop down menu\u003c\/strong\u003e. The PDF pattern has instructions, finishing touches and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1800s, Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/204-missrvrbrmnsht_yardage.pdf?2758822542648458207\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":62087807336818,"sku":"204","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern","offer_id":62087807369586,"sku":"204PDF","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/5821\/3911\/files\/204-MissouriRiverBtmnShirt.jpg?v=1784555006","url":"https:\/\/www.singer.com\/products\/pattern-204-missouri-river-boatmans-shirt","provider":"Singer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}