Men's Summer Clothing - Vol. VI Episode 10

[@Mag_Aoidh]

I’m 55 and have been in the hobby for quite awhile and I totally get where he is coming from. We are totally spoiled with modern climate control but when you are hot, you’re going to be hot. The best thing you can be is practical.

[@Beaguins]

In the 1864 book "Ten Acres Enough," manufacturer-turned-farmer Edmund Morris talked about "the inexpressible luxury of going constantly in my shirt sleeves. I can hardly find words to describe the feeling of comfort which I enjoyed for full seven months out of the twelve from this little piece of latitudinarianism, the privilege of country life, but an unknown luxury in the city." Apparently as late as 1864 it was still uncommon for urban men to work in shirt sleeves, at least in Philadelphia where Morris had previously lived. By the way, thanks for showing what a linen duster looked like. I know Lincoln was described once as wearing one to the studio of Mr. Alschuler, who did not approve and wanted him to wear something better for his picture.

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[@eriktheissen5879]

Great video as always! Would love to see an episode like this about working man's clothes, such as aprons, overalls, and work shirts as it pertains to people like carpenters, blacksmiths, farmers, and the like.

[@starcrib]

Mens clothing hardly ever survives- women's clothing is always represented very well. Excellent Commentary and Video Production. Thanks for this. Found this channel by accident. 👨🏼‍🌾

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

We are very glad you enjoyed! Look for a new episode every other week. Welcome!

[@wisconsinkraut3445]

So true if you want proof just walk into a thrift store they're usually 3/4 woman’s clothing.

[@k.j.lindsey3048]

Great video. I mostly do Civilian living history, so this was of great interest. Always good to see the originals and the discussion. Thanks

[@Blakey-Cakey]

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

So many shirts sold even in eighteenth century were stripped, chequed, or colored.... while they were still considered underwear.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

Ahhh. I was going to leave a question as to if men wore overshirt/smocks great vid.

[@AustrianTommy]

Thanks for this Information! Now I can look for linen trousers for the summer... Keep on!

[@Waldenpunk]

Glad to know that being in shirtsleeves wasn't so objectionable. Now I won't feel so undressed when Im not wearing my sack!

[@elisaschiumarini7834]

Such a great and interesting video!! Must say: today I learned something new!! I'm more and more satisfied about watching your videos, regarding my favorite era: the American Civil War! Thanks!!!!!!😄

[@nimitz1739]

General Lee apparently wear a white duster to Gettysburg

[@Drew791]

During the summer I sweat like crazy in my shorts and cotton tee shirt, and I’m a rather thin guy at 158lbs. I’ve always wondered how a person in the mid 1800s dealt with excess moisture and the smell that results (without deodorant). Well actually I guess there was scented talc in the later periods of Victorian times when more disposable income was available. But I’m starting to get off track. How the heck did a person stay cool? Other than the shade? And it would still get hot in a northerner’s banking building (like if he wasn’t a farmer or factory worker), right?

[@pheart2381]

Linen keeps you cool,and linen and wool draw moisture away from the skin,and hold less odour. There was no sunscreen so a long sleeved shirt could stop a nasty case of sunburn,and a compressed wool hat could stop you dying of heatstroke! I think people acclimatised to full garments,and petticoats and corsets and felt it less.

[@1963felonee]

@@pheart2381 + it seems that there'd be little tips and tricks that have gone lost to time, at the advent of air conditioning the things your grandfather taught you to keep cool you may forget to teach your own children and they were such a part of daily life that we never thought to write it down

[@jonleonard8883]

One factor is your circulatory system the healthier it is the more you're able to stand heat

[@jonleonard8883]

Also another thing I've noticed from working is if you start outside early and then are outside as it warms up I sweat less

[@HistoricWrath]

Tell him to get the CRRC republished! Lol

[@danielhoneycutt3100]

or do an episode on the compendium!

[@Losantiville]

Linen became paper. There was a whole trade in rags.

[@AR19Elite]

I find a lot of the difficulty in understanding the clothing as reenactors is that we place the Civil War "Era" into a little box, and refuse to take reference from society prior and after. The war was during the mid Victorian Era. We know loads about their clothes and mannerisms, but for some reason we ignore that all when we look at the American Civil War, as if everything changed. People in the city often wore more, and had the luxury of being more proper. People worked in offices, and stores. There were laborers yes, but we tend to pretend everyone in the Civil War was a famer. There was also social class, which this video seemed to ignore. (It was a good video however, and I'm glad they made it) If you look into the US issued sack coat, it was intended as a fatigue coat. Something to dig trenches in, forage in, do labor in. Budget and practicality took over making it largely replace the frock for deployed troops. People were used to the heat, and the clothes they wore. Look at a modern person who wears a suit every day, and ask them how many times a day someone else asks "aren't you hot?" (It's a lot)

[@AR19Elite]

Thanks for reading my ramble. We have the answers in-front of us, yet we ignore them.

[@h2o270]

Great video very informative!

[@Nyx773]

3:54 Those men in their frock coats might not have been wearing plaid shirts. Those may have been bibs. Reference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnSumWdoa7-Fmc0si=TDef9_vTPq5VSuOR&t=595

[@rebeccamoore1268]

Very interesting.

[@MarcTheUtahan]

Thanks as always for the video. This gives me more ideas for how to stay in poverty

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Lol! Will

[@joshuabale4923]

Great Video!

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

It was wonderful to have Bill with us and for him to share with us all! Will

[@briandenison2325]

It would have been awful to live in the pre air conditioning era, especially in the deep south.