Pegee of Williamsburg 1776 Colonial Men Boys Ruffle Shirt Vintage Sewing Pattern
THE ITEM: Step into living history and authentic Revolutionary War craftsmanship with this rare, original 1972 sewing pattern from Pegee of Williamsburg (Pattern No. 1776), featured in The Attic: Hidden Gems & Collectibles. Measuring Approx. 9.5 in tall by Approx. 6.5 in wide in its original storage envelope (standalone weight is Approx. 3.0 oz), this collectible historical pattern from the 'Patterns from Historie' line was designed by renowned historical costumer Peggy A. Miller in Williamsburg, Virginia. The pattern provides complete, historically accurate instructions and multi-size pattern pieces to create an authentic 18th-century men's and boys' colonial shirt featuring a dramatic ruffled front jabot placket, high stand collar, gathered billowy sleeves, and buttoned wrist cuffs. Designed as a universal 'One Size Fits All Men' with adjustable cutting guidelines for boys' standard sizing, it calls for Approx. 3 1/3 yards of 45-inch wide natural cotton, bleached muslin, or authentic linen fabric. This vintage pattern is in brand-new, uncut condition as pictured; the envelope remains crisp, bright, and securely intact with light shelf patina and its original vintage price sticker, while the interior pattern tissue and comprehensive instruction guide remain factory folded, complete, and unworked. Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up views of the front illustrations, rear sizing specifications, copyright markings, and overall envelope condition prior to purchase.
HISTORICAL & REENACTMENT SIGNIFICANCE: Headquartered in the heart of Virginia's historic triangle, Pegee of Williamsburg set the gold standard in the 1970s for museum-grade, historically accurate 18th-century civilian and military apparel patterns ahead of the 1976 United States Bicentennial. Unlike mass-market costume patterns, Pegee patterns were developed from authentic antique museum garments and archival patterns from Colonial Williamsburg, making this Pattern No. 1776 an indispensable resource for Revolutionary War living history reenactors, fife and drum corps members, theatrical wardrobe designers, and historical fashion sewists.
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