Clothing and Fashion CH 13

Boys from middle class and farm families wore durable fabrics that could withstand hard labor.

A middle class woman wore a one piece dress in a plain dark color.

A Union uniform was made of wool and had a dark blue shirt with four brass buttons.

During Civil War times, men typically wore a vest, trousers, and coat set. This was the usual outfit for a businessman. Women's dresses during Civil War times varied according to their wealth and position. A middle class woman wore a one piece dress in a plain dark color, while a richer woman wore a dress with multiple layers that included a corset, hoop skirt, camisole and shawl.Boys from middle class and farm families wore fabrics that could withstand hard labor. Denim was used for jackets and pants, cotton for shirts and wool for vests. Suspenders were used to hold up pants. Wealthier children used leather boots, while the poor often went barefoot.

The clothing varied from all types of religion and even economic groups.Wool was a common material used in men's clothing. Women's dresses were varied if they were wealthy or if they were poor.Wool and cotton were used in Civil War clothing, including for girls dresses. Girls dressed like their mothers, with just a few differences.