Living History Personas
1810 Farmer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
By the early 19th century the standard men’s outfit had evolved a bit from the mid-18th-century styles.
The Work Smock and standard Workshirt stayed the same, but the waistcoat worn over the shirt was shorter, and trousers were commonly worn instead of breeches.
Neckwear was still very standard at this time, and a cotton cravat was worn.
The shoes were similar to those worn in the 18th-century, but in an outdoor working situation like this, laces typically replaced buckles.
To top it all off, the round straw hat provided plenty of protection from the sun. *
*This information is only intended to serve as a general recommendation.
If you belong to a reenacting group or work for a historic site,
we strongly recommend you check with your group first before purchasing this outfit.
HAT
Pictured Left: SH-903 Men’s Straw Hat.
Alternatives: SH-955 High Crown Straw Hat.
SHIRT
Pictured Right: SH-124 Cotton Workshirt.
Alternatives: CK-124 Blue-Checked Cotton Workshirt,
RS-124 Red-Checked Cotton Workshirt,
LH-124 Linen Workshirt,
OH-124 Cotton Osnaburg Workshirt,
SH-131 Off-White Cotton 19th-Century Trade Shirt,
OH-131 Cotton Osnaburg 19th-Century Trade Shirt,
or RS-131 Red Flannel 19th-Century Trade Shirt.
WAISTCOAT
SW-132 Early 19th-Century Waistcoat.
NECKWEAR
CR-371 Cotton Cravat.
OUTER GARMENT
Pictured Left: LN-123 Work Smock
Alternative: OS-123 Osnaburg Work Smock.
TROUSERS
PC-125 Fall-Front Trousers.
Alternatives: PA-134 Broadfall Trousers
or PC-139 Men’s 1820’s Trousers.
SHOES
Pictured Right: CS-925 Men's 18th Century Buckle Shoes.
BUCKLES
Any of our men’s shoe buckles.
Alternatives: The tabs on our Straight-Last Shoes can be folded back or trimmed, then punched with two holes on each side for lacing.