Typical work shirt circa 1800-1860.
Often made of red wool flannel, white or striped cotton, and white linen.
If you sew, you shouldn’t have any trouble with this. If you don’t, find someone who does—writing sewing instructions is beyond my poor skills.
Adapted from The Mountain Man’s Sketch Book, Volume I, by James A. Hanson and Kathryn J. Wilson, The Fur Press, Chadron, Nebraska. A really good source book—has jacket and pants patterns, too.
Close neck with
buttons and loops (four, spaced about 3 inches apart) or make
holes about the same distance apart on each side and lace with
cord, leather, etc.