Linen Hunting Shirt - Museum of the American Revolution
Many of these southern soldiers wore fringed linen hunting shirts like this example. A uniquely American garment that originated in the Virginia backcountry, it was thought to evoke the dress of Native Americans.
17-19th Century Clothing - The Quartermaster General
Over Shirt Longhunter Pullover Off-The-Rack AVAILABLE IN 12 COLORS. This 18th Century Longhunter Pull-Over Hunting Shirt is the classic shirt worn by the 18th century E.. $58.99
Guest Post: “Natives of the Woods of America”: Hunting Shirts ...
Jul 14, 2020 · As the American Revolution dawned, the Indian was everywhere. Hunting shirts, the makeshift uniform of the Continental Army, were at the center of a movement around “playing Indian.”
Williamsburgh Publick Store, LLC – Clothiers
The Williamsburg Public Store was established in October of 1775 to supply Revolutionary War Virginia’s troops with clothing and camp equipage. Welcome to the modern online version, ready to supply living historians of the period.
Longhunter Hunting Shirts - 18th Century Colonial Shirts
Crazy Crow Trading Post's Pre-1800s Longhunter Hunting Shirts are based on historical research and made from authentic fabrics. For the pre-1800 Eastern Longhunter, commoner, or militiaman, choose from the two Hunting Shirts which are long and loose and worn over one or …
Clothing Standards - First Virginia Regiment
Hunting Shirt: The early war hunting shirt worn is unique to the unit. It is based on descriptions of the garment worn by Virginia’s Continental regiments in Williamsburg during the period 1775 – 1776. The Hunting Shirt is made of heavy, natural color, oznabirg linen.
Hunting Shirt - Williamsburgh Publick Store, LLC
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, this was the only garment that could be made quickly to outfit the troops and give them a UNIFORM appearance. The Indian hunting shirt design initially adopted did NOT have any cape over the shoulders, nor any fringe.
American Revolution Continental Soldier Uniforms
Hunting shirts were commonly made of linen, meaning they did not get too hot when moving around the battlefield, and they featured muted colors (often cream, ash, gray, or light brown), for blending into the soldier’s environment.
Linen Hunting Shirt - Museum of the American Revolution
This uniquely American hunting shirt, which were worn by many riflemen from the mid-Atlantic area, originated in the Virginia backcountry.
Uniforms of the American Revolution - Boston Tea Party Ships
The ubiquitous hunting shirt worn by American forces during the American Revolution was an unknown garment to New Englanders prior to the arrival of William Thompson, Daniel Morgan, and Michael Cresap’s famed frontier riflemen (from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland respectively) at Cambridge Camp in July and August of 1775 during the ...