Montgomery Depot Trousers (Mule-Ear Pocket) 1863-1864
Montgomery Depot Trousers (Mule-Ear Pocket) 1863-1864
The trousers are based on a series of trousers believed to have been produced in the Montgomery and Selma areas. The trousers share many similarities, there appear to be roughly three different sub-variations in patterning. This is primarily in the pockets, which include waistband, side-seam, and mule-ear. All surviving examples utilize wooden and bone buttons, a mixture of osnaburg and drill lining, and were made from lightly dyed or undyed jean cloths.
- Custom Sizing
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- Historic Fit
The trouser sizes noted represent the natural waist measurement of the individual. Please beware these are not modern sizes and failure to utilize true natural waist measurements will result in ill fitting trousers. The tailoring fit and shapes are accurate to the historic garment, which are often different than equivalent modern clothing.
- Production Time
All historic garments have a production time of six to eight months (25-32 weeks).