Work Smock - Osnaburg

I bought this to make a pull over rifle shirt. I cut about 12 inches off the bottom and added a cape made from osnaburg fabric I ordered from Townsends. The fit and finish of the smock were excellent, as usual for clothing items from Townsends.

Just a great work smock all around. I don't even use it as a period piece. I use it as a functional work garment for working in the garden. I have no idea why the textile industry stock making them. Did we stop gardening? If not, then they might still serve a useful function in the 21st century.

When I ordered I asked for a 3X, since in my experiences with ordering period clothing if I wanted roomy garments that's what I would need. I was contacted to say that 3X was not in stock, and was told a 2X should fit based on my measurements. and I could return it if needed.
I was VERY pleased when my order arrived two days after the above email exchange and that both this work smock and work shirt fit me exactly as I had hoped they would.
A huge thank you to all the folks at Townsend's including those who made the shirt & smock and especially the very nice lady in Customer Care who not only contacted me but exchanged emails until I was satisfied with what I was about to order.
Trust the professionals, folks, and especially the pros here at Townsend's!

I have two. One to use as outer ware, smock. One as a shirt/night shirt very comfortable and durable. I wear mine for 18th century but also at home. After each back operation they were all I wanted to wear for weeks. Comfort clothes.

OUTSTANDING quality! Great fabric , stitching, pewter buttons, sizing right on the money as far as collar and wrist. Could be be a bit looser for the big guys but that's our fault. Still ample room with two layers of undergarments to have a pull over work shirt. Example: XL is ample for 18" neck and 33" sleeve and 50" chest/belly with clothes on underneath to boot = not super loose but ample. I can't even conceive of a 4XL option if the XL works for me. Might be tempted to go to XXL, but again, XL is ample based on the above measurements.