The Ruben's Man | Waistcoats

Waistcoats - Embroidered
Early Colonial Waistcoats | Tradesman Waistcoats | 1770 Waistcoats | Sleeved Waistcoats

Historical Note - Waistcoats: In the 16th Century the waistcoat was considered an undergarment and gradually became an outer garment. The length of the waistcoat grew shorter as the 18th Century progressed.¹ The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes often had a cheaper fabric for lining and back, as only the front portion would be seen from under the top coats. The working class, who often could not afford a top coat had their waistcoats made all around with the same fabric. The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes did not have lacing/venting in the back or sides as they could afford to have another waistcoat made when one became too soiled or small. It was the working class which logically had to look for ways to make the few clothes they had go the farthest. Hence it was logical for the waistcoat to have lacing that began way up at the top of the back and ran down to the hem for adjusting size. 1) Tidings from the 18th Century, Gilgun (Scurlock Publishing, 1993)

Make sure of a proper fit using our Sizing Chart. (We are in the process or standardizing our sizes. When ordering, be sure to provide a chest, waist/"tummy" and hip measurement.)

Something New for the Men
Embroidered Revolutionary War Style Waistcoat

Mike Schieve of Binghamton, NY sports his new embroidered Waistcoat at the 2004 North Eastern Primitive Rendezvous
We have taken our 1770’s era waistcoat and added embroidery to the front and pocket flap. This current embroidery design is from Williamsburg and was done by 96 District Storehouse. Additional designs will be forthcoming. Look for us to have an embroidered F&I Style waistcoat shortly. The fabric used here is 100% linen in the front with 100% cotton back and lining. The pockets, as with all Ghost Forge garments are real. Colors available are green, russet, navy, light brown (shown). Sizes available only through 4x at this time.
Supplies of this embroidery design are limited.

M387– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $115.00

     S, M, L M

388– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $120.00

     XL, RXL, 2X, R2X

M389– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $125.00

     3XL, R3X, 4X, R4X

Closer look at the front embroidery of Mikes waistcoat.

Pocket detail on embroidered waistcoat.

Closures & Buttons: We use hand poured pewter or brass buttons.
Care of Fabrics: We recommend dry cleaning, but you may hand wash cold using a mild soap. Lay flat to dry. Iron/press on appropriate fabric setting with a pressing cloth.

Historical Note - Waistcoats: In the 16th Century the waistcoat was considered an undergarment and gradually became an outer garment. The length of the waistcoat grew shorter as the 18th Century progressed.¹ The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes often had a cheaper fabric for lining and back, as only the front portion would be seen from under the top coats. The working class, who often could not afford a top coat had their waistcoats made all around with the same fabric. The waistcoats worn by the middle and upper classes did not have lacing/venting in the back or sides as they could afford to have another waistcoat made when one became too soiled or small. It was the working class which logically had to look for ways to make the few clothes they had go the farthest. Hence it was logical for the waistcoat to have lacing that began way up at the top of the back and ran down to the hem for adjusting size. 1) Tidings from the 18th Century, Gilgun (Scurlock Publishing, 1993)	Make sure of a proper fit using our Sizing Chart. (We are in the process or standardizing our sizes. When ordering, be sure to provide a chest, waist/"tummy" and hip measurement.)
	Something New for the Men Embroidered Revolutionary War Style Waistcoat
	Mike Schieve of Binghamton, NY sports his new embroidered Waistcoat at the 2004 North Eastern Primitive Rendezvous	We have taken our 1770’s era waistcoat and added embroidery to the front and pocket flap. This current embroidery design is from Williamsburg and was done by 96 District Storehouse. Additional designs will be forthcoming. Look for us to have an embroidered F&I Style waistcoat shortly. The fabric used here is 100% linen in the front with 100% cotton back and lining. The pockets, as with all Ghost Forge garments are real. Colors available are green, russet, navy, light brown (shown). Sizes available only through 4x at this time. Supplies of this embroidery design are limited. M387– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $115.00 S, M, L M 388– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $120.00 XL, RXL, 2X, R2X M389– Waistcoat, 1770 Embroidered Linen $125.00 3XL, R3X, 4X, R4X
		Closer look at the front embroidery of Mikes waistcoat.	Pocket detail on embroidered waistcoat.
Closures & Buttons: We use hand poured pewter or brass buttons. Care of Fabrics: We recommend dry cleaning, but you may hand wash cold using a mild soap. Lay flat to dry. Iron/press on appropriate fabric setting with a pressing cloth.