Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
40.00
These are original workshirts made up from a very hardwearing brown drill from the old workwear firm Somax.
These are simple placket front shirts in 100% cotton drill. Single cuffs.
Approximate Sleeve length on Large 34.5 inches in centre back to cuff. These shirts are generously sized for added comfort.
Available in neck sizes 14 1/2" , 15" , 19 1/2" and 20" only.
Approximate flat chest measurements total circumference
14 1/2" = 44"
15" = 46"
19 1/2" = 60"
20" = 62"
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
63.50
**REDUCED**
Size 18in available.
Reduced due to a small pink mark on the back of the neckline. See last photograph for details.
*Please note all reduced or sale items are non refundable. See terms and conditions for more.
We have these neckband or collarless shirts made specially for us at mabieexploration. Unlike many tunic shirts the neckband is authentically very narrow which means it does not show above the collar. The cotton poplin used has been rewoven exclusively for us from original garments.
They come with one separate collar in the same fabric but can also be worn with any of our separate collars. The collar is a classic shape, neither too pointed nor too cutaway.
These shirts are fully buttoned down the length of the shirt, unlike our grandad shirts which have a half placket so pull over the head.
Standard sleeve length 35in from centre back to cuff.
Please note this fabric can shrink by up to 3% which mainly affects the length, not the width of the garment. The generous length is made to account for this shrinkage.
Collar Studs (ST810) are required to fix the collars to the shirt neckband.
100% pure cotton and are single cuff.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
**REDUCED**
Size Small and Medium reduced due to small marks on the left chest.
Size Large reduced due to dark marks on the bottom front of the shirt
Size Large - Sample reduced as a one off sample piece. No marks on garment, but size and finish will differ from standard SH150's.
See photograph's for details.
Available in S, M, L
*Please note all reduced or sale items are non refundable. See terms and conditions for more.
1840 marked the transition towards the fully shaped shirt which we know today.
The front or bib of this shirt is pleated in much the same way as earlier shirts but the square under-arm gussets finally gave way to the set in shoulder.
These shirts are made up in an excellently authentic cotton cambric which has no disturbingly modern easy-care qualities.
Curved shirt tails.
Measurements:
Finished back length 35in. Front collar depth 3in. Sleeve length 35in.
Sizes:
Small: 15in - 15.5in
Medium: 16in - 16.5in
Large: 17in
Fabrics: White 100% cotton cambric.
Era: 1840-1870.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
49.00
**REDUCED** a one off reduced Unstarched Shirt due to some imperfection in fabric near collar and mark on front yoke, see pictures for more details.
* Please note all reduced or sale items are non refundable. See terms and conditions for more.
We are no longer pre-starching these shirts. We will now sell them as unstarched for a discounted price. We can only recommend they be starched and laundered by the following company:
Barkers Laundry, Rear of 3 Dominion Road, Wallisdown, Bournemouth. Dorset. BH11 8LH T: 01202 291295
Known as boiled front shirts, these have the traditional starched bib front and cuffs.
They were worn on all formal evening occasions by late Victorians and Edwardians with starched wing collar and white tie. The tradition continues today at very formal events such as white tie balls and certain regiments in the Army also insist on them as correct wear with Mess dress They are now virtually unobtainable but we have them specially made for us so the supply is secure.
Made in 100% cotton and feature a loop at the back neck to keep the tie in place and a loop at the bottom of the bib.
This shirt can be used with any of our stiff collars, available separately on the collar page.
If ordering a separate collar, do keep in mind it is usual to add ½in to the neckband collar size so a 15.5in shirt would need a 16in collar.
There is also a placket opening mid chest which enables the studs to be fastened without crumpling the bib.
Designed to close with 3 dress studs which are available separately.
Curved shirt tails.
Specialist laundry required.
Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem 34in
Sleeve length 34in centre back to cuff.
The bib is approximately 15in long.
Sizes: 14.5in - 20in.
Colours/Fabrics: White 100% cotton.
Era: Late C19th to early C20th.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
60.00
These shirts are very useful where a separate collar is not practical.
Expertly made in soft cotton with a finely pleated front panel. Double cuffs complete with elastic knot cuff links.
Supplied complete with 4 front studs which are black with a nickel trim. The top collar button is black to match
Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem 32in.
Sleeve length 34in centre back to cuff.
White 100% cotton.
Era: C20th.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
130.00
Shirts with embroidered blackwork were very popular in C16th especially among the nobility. We have recreated this look with a specially printed band taken directly from an original design of the period.
Ideal for the ruling classes.
The print is on both collar and cuffs. The shirts themselves are fine linen and come in four sizes.
100% linen. Black cotton ties
Neck sizes:
XSmall 13.5in - 14in
Small 14.5in - 15.5in
Medium 16in - 17in
Large 17.5in - 18in
Sleeve length from nape to cuff:
XSmall 31in
Small 33in
Medium 35in
Large 36in
Approximate finished back length from nape: 31in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We found this rather racy 1980's Liberty print hidden away in our store room and thought it's make great short sleeve vintage style shirts.
They come in two colourways, blue/black and red black.
The style is known as Panama according to our venerable pattern cutter who remembers them from his youth!
100% pure cotton poplin. Made in England.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
These are simple placket front shirts in hard wearing but soft cotton drill.
The perfect shirt for gardening, sailing etc.
They are garment washed for a slightly aged look. Single cuffs. Breast pocket.
Approximate Sleeve length on Large 34.5 inches in centre back to cuff.
Approximate Sizes:
Small - 15in collar
Medium - 16in collar.
Large - 17in collar.
XLarge - 18in collar
XXLarge - 19in collar
Indigo Blue 100% cotton drill.
Please note these shirts are generously sized for added comfort.
Approximate chest sizes:
Small: 36in - 38in
Medium: 40in - 42in
Large: 44in - 46in
XLarge: 48in - 50in
2XLarge: 52in- 54in
3XLarge: 56in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
These are simple placket front shirts in hard wearing but soft cotton drill.
The perfect shirt for gardening, sailing, drinking or just being French in.
They are garment washed for a slightly aged look. Single cuffs. Breast pocket.
Approximate Sleeve length on Large 34.5 inches in centre back to cuff.
Approximate Sizes:
Small - 15in collar
Medium - 16in collar.
Large - 17in collar.
XLarge - 18in collar
XXLarge - 19in collar
Indigo Blue 100% cotton drill.
Please note these shirts are generously sized for added comfort.
Approximate chest sizes:
Small: 36in - 38in
Medium: 40in - 42in
Large: 44in - 46in
XLarge: 48in - 50in
2XLarge: 52in- 54in
3XLarge: 56in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
These have been one of our most popular shirts for many years but of late the dreaded "supply chain issues" have meant slightly variable standards.
We are now delighted to be able to announce the arrival of our best ever version. The cotton is properly brushed so delightfully soft and supple but hardwearing.
These are simple work shirts made to authentic patterns. They do not button right through but are a half placket which means they pull on over the head. Perfect for any early C20th casual outfit and particularly good for summer sporting occasions.
Single cuff with left breast pocket.
To fit the following sizes:
Small : 15in Neck. Chest 36" to 38"
Medium : 16in Neck. Chest 40" to 42"
Large : 17.5in Neck. Chest 44" to 46"
XLarge: 18.5in Neck. Chest 48" to 50"
XXLarge: 19.5in Neck. Chest 52" to 54"
White 100% Brushed Off White Cotton Drill.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
These have been one of our most popular shirts for many years but of late the dreaded "supply chain issues" have meant slightly variable standards.
We are now delighted to be able to announce the arrival of our best ever version. The cotton is properly brushed so delightfully soft and supple but hardwearing.
This duck egg blue colourway has been garment dyed which gives it an immediately aged look. Please wash separately or with similar colours for the first few times as the colour may run slightly.
These are simple work shirts made to authentic patterns. They do not button right through but are a half placket which means they pull on over the head. Perfect for any early C20th casual outfit and particularly good for summer sporting occasions.
Single cuff with left breast pocket.
To fit the following sizes:
Small : 15in Neck. Chest 36" to 38"
Medium : 16in Neck. Chest 40" to 42"
Large : 17.5in Neck. Chest 44" to 46"
XLarge: 18.5in Neck. Chest 48" to 50"
XXLarge: 19.5in Neck. Chest 52" to 54"
Duck Egg Blue 100% Brushed Cotton Drill.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
32.00
We are a bit timid about the use of colour in our clothes as the past tends to be associated with sepia tinted photographs. However, we have finally taken the courageous step of producing our very popular french blue workman's shirts in duck egg blue; a shade even the most conservative of workmen can probably countenance.
Now reduced in price as we have newer version coming in soon and need to make space in the stockroom. The new ones have more worn in look, known in manufacturing parlance as slightly distressed. So, if you are a devotee of these less distressed ones, snap up the current stock at a bargain price.
Please note; this item can only be returned for exchange. We are unable to give refunds on sale items
These are simple placket front shirts in hard wearing but soft washed cotton drill. Single cuffs.
Approximate Sleeve length on Large 34.5 inches in centre back to cuff.
Approximate Sizes:
Small - 15in collar
Medium - 16in collar.
Large - 17in collar.
XLarge - 18in collar
XXLarge - 19in collar
Duck Egg Blue 100% cotton drill.
Please note these shirts are generously sized for added comfort.
Approximate chest sizes
Small: 36in - 38in
Medium: 40in - 42in
Large: 44in - 46in
XLarge: 48in - 50in
2XLarge: 52in- 54in
3XLarge: 56in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
30.00
These are simple placket front shirts in soft off white cotton drill.
Perfect for any early C20th casual outfit and particularly good for summer sporting occasions.
Made to authentic patterns they do not button right through but are a half placket which means they pull on over the head.
Now reduced in price as we have newer version coming in soon and need to make space in the stockroom. The new ones have more worn in look, known in manufacturing parlance as slightly distressed. So, if you are a devotee of these less distressed ones, snap up the current stock at a bargain price.
*Please note all reduced or sale items are non refundable. See terms and conditions for more.
XS only now available chest size 36" neck 14"
Single cuffs.
These are now only being made with pockets but we have a few left without.
White 100% Cotton Drill.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
130.00
We've had this check specially woven from an original piece of C18th fabric. This was commonly used for working class or sailors shirts. The fabric is 55% linen and 45% cotton so breaks down very well. The shirt in this image has been washed and tumble dried to create an authentically lived in look.
These shirts are made to the same body pattern as our standard C18th SH120 but have a slightly higher collar.
The pattern is taken directly from an original shirt and can turn down over the cravat at the front. The collar itself is 3.5in high at the front.
These are voluminous garments cut in the same way as the originals of the period. Perfect for C18th - C19th costume, not ideal for those familiar only with C21st clothing who may find them intimidatingly large.
Made in England
To fit neck sizes:
Small: 15.5in
Medium: 16.5in
Large: 18in
XLarge: 19in
XX Large: 20.5in
Approximate flat chest sizes, .
Small 52in
Medium 56in
Large 62in
XLarge 66in
XXLarge 70in
Finished back length:
Small 34.5in
Medium 35in
Large 36.5in
XLarge 37.5in
XXLarge 38in
Sleeve length: 36in
100% Linen
Era: 1780-1830.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
35.00
We were a bit timid about the use of colour in our clothes, as the past tends to be associated with sepia tinted photographs. However, we took the courageous step of producing our very popular french blue workman's shirts in a new red colourway. Not a very sensible move as red dye is known in the trade as "fugitive" which means it can run.
We are therefore selling these off at a reduced rate with the caveat that the colour is not fast and may transfer to other garments, particularly your white sheets..!
These are simple placket front shirts, in hard wearing but soft washed cotton drill.
They all have one breast pocket and single cuffs.
Approximate Sleeve length for a size Large is 34.5 inches from centre back to cuff.
Approximate Sizes:
Small - 15in collar
Medium - 16in collar.
Large - 17in collar.
XLarge - 18in collar
XXLarge - 19in collar
Red 100% cotton drill.
Please note these shirts are generously sized for added comfort.
Wash with similar colours as the dye will transfer to white clothes.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We think this is our most convincingly genuine replica of a union shirt date.
The fabric was rewoven from a very old scrap of cloth and is brushed stripe on the outside.
These are standard work shirts with either collar attached or collarless.
The collarless version can be worn with any of our stiff collars.
If ordering a separate collar, do keep in mind it is usual to add ½in to the neckband collar size so a 15.5in shirt would need a 16in collar.
Made to authentic patterns they do not button right through but are a half placket which means they pull on over the head.
The model is 38in chest and wears a size Small.
As with all our shirts, they are generously sized.
This fabric is also available by the metre. 100% cotton
Single cuffs.
Curved shirt tails
Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem: 36in. Sleeve length 35in centre back to cuff.
To fit the following sizes with ease.
XSmall: Collar 14in
Small: Collar 14.5in Chest 36in - 38in
Medium: Collar 15.5in Chest 40in - 42in
Large : Collar 16.5in Chest 44in - 46in
XLarge: Collar 17.5in Chest 48in - 50in
XXLarge: Collar 18.5in Chest up to 56in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We are delighted to be able to introduce a newly woven variation of our traditional workshirt.
This fabric is 100% cotton and taken directly from an original piece from early C20th. It is a sateen weave so very much stronger than our brushed cotton versions although just as soft in handle.
These shirt are neckband or collarless and have the appropriate buttonholes for separate collars.
They have one breast pocket and a single button cuff.
Approximate Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem: 34in. Sleeve length 36in centre back to cuff.
To fit approximate sizes:
Small: collar 15.5in. chest 36in - 38in
Medium: collar 16.5in. chest 40in - 42in
Large : collar 17.5in. chest 44in - 46in
XLarge: collar 18.5in. chest 48in - 50in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We are delighted to be able to introduce a newly woven variation of our traditional workshirt. This fabric is 100% cotton and taken directly from an original piece from early C20th. It is a sateen weave so very much stronger than our brushed cotton versions although just as soft in handle.
The shirts have one breast pocket and a single button cuff.
Approximate Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem: 34in. Sleeve length 36in centre back to cuff.
To fit approximate sizes:
Small: collar 15.5in. chest 36in - 38in
Medium: collar 16.5in. chest 40in - 42in
Large : collar 17.5in. chest 44in - 46in
XLarge: collar 18.5in. chest 48in - 50in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We are delighted to be able to introduce a newly woven variation of our traditional workshirt.
This fabric is 100% cotton and taken directly from an original piece from early C20th. It is a sateen weave so very much stronger than our brushed cotton versions although just as soft in handle.
These shirt are neckband or collarless and have the appropriate buttonholes for separate collars.
They have one breast pocket and a single button cuff.
Approximate Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem: 34in. Sleeve length 36in centre back to cuff.
To fit approximate sizes:
Small: collar 15.5in. chest 36in - 38in
Medium: collar 16.5in. chest 40in - 42in
Large : collar 17.5in. chest 44in - 46in
XLarge: collar 18.5in. chest 48in - 50in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
50.00
We are delighted to be able to introduce a newly woven variation of our traditional workshirt. This fabric is 100% cotton and taken directly from an original piece from early C20th. It is a sateen weave so very much stronger than our brushed cotton versions although just as soft in handle.
The shirts have one breast pocket and a single button cuff.
Approximate Measurements:
Finished length from collar to hem: 34in. Sleeve length 36in centre back to cuff.
To fit approximate sizes:
Small: collar 15.5in. chest 36in - 38in
Medium: collar 16.5in. chest 40in - 42in
Large : collar 17.5in. chest 44in - 46in
XLarge: collar 18.5in. chest 48in - 50in
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
These shirts are exactly the same as our other collar attached spearpoint shirts but are made up in a textured herringbone weave. This makes them less formal than our other poplin spearpoints.
Available with double and single cuffs.
100% pure cotton
Two colourways, grey and fawn both of which fabrics are also available by the metre.
These shirts come in a range of sizes from 14.5in - 18in.
There is an option of Standard sleeve (35in) or Extra Long sleeve (37in). These sleeve measurements are taken from the centre back of the neck to the cuff.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
We have these neckband or collarless shirts made specially for us at mabieexploration. Unlike many tunic shirts the neckband is authentically very narrow which means it does not show above the collar. The cotton poplin used has been rewoven exclusively for us from original garments.
They come with one separate collar in the same fabric but can also be worn with any of our separate collars. The collar is a classic shape, neither too pointed nor too cutaway.
These shirts are fully buttoned down the length of the shirt, unlike our grandad shirts which have a half placket so pull over the head.
Sizes from 13.5in available in a few of our colourways.
14.5in - 20in available in all other colourways.
Standard sleeve length 35in from centre back to cuff. We have introduced an Extra Long Sleeve at 37in.
Please note this fabric can shrink by up to 3% which mainly affects the length, not the width of the garment. The generous length is made to account for this shrinkage.
Collar Studs (ST810) are required to fix the collars to the shirt neckband.
100% pure cotton and are single cuff.
Some of the fabrics used for these shirts are available by the metre in our "Fabrics" section
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
We have these neckband or collarless shirts made specially for us at mabieexploration. Unlike many tunic shirts the neckband is authentically very narrow which means it does not show above the collar. The cotton poplin used has been rewoven exclusively for us from original garments.
They come with one separate collar in the same fabric but can also be worn with any of our separate collars. The collar is a classic shape, neither too pointed nor too cutaway.
These shirts are fully buttoned down the length of the shirt, unlike our grandad shirts which have a half placket so pull over the head.
Sizes from 13.5in available in a few of our colourways.
14.5in - 20in available in all other colourways.
Standard sleeve length 35in from centre back to cuff. We have introduced an Extra Long Sleeve at 37in.
Please note this fabric can shrink by up to 3% which mainly affects the length, not the width of the garment. The generous length is made to account for this shrinkage.
Collar Studs (ST810) are required to fix the collars to the shirt neckband.
100% pure cotton and are single cuff.
Some of the fabrics used for these shirts are available by the metre in our "Fabrics" section
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
We have these neckband or collarless shirts made specially for us at mabieexploration. Unlike many tunic shirts the neckband is authentically very narrow which means it does not show above the collar. The cotton poplin used has been rewoven exclusively for us from original garments.
They come with one separate collar in the same fabric but can also be worn with any of our separate collars. The collar is a classic shape, neither too pointed nor too cutaway.
These shirts are fully buttoned down the length of the shirt, unlike our grandad shirts which have a half placket so pull over the head.
Sizes from 13.5in available in a few of our colourways.
14.5in - 20in available in all other colourways.
Standard sleeve length 35in from centre back to cuff. We have introduced an Extra Long Sleeve at 37in.
Please note this fabric can shrink by up to 3% which mainly affects the length, not the width of the garment. The generous length is made to account for this shrinkage.
Collar Studs (ST810) are required to fix the collars to the shirt neckband.
100% pure cotton and are single cuff.
Some of the fabrics used for these shirts are available by the metre in our "Fabrics" section
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Shirt
Price:
68.50
We have these neckband or collarless shirts made specially for us at mabieexploration. Unlike many tunic shirts the neckband is authentically very narrow which means it does not show above the collar. The cotton poplin used has been rewoven exclusively for us from original garments.
They come with one separate collar in the same fabric but can also be worn with any of our separate collars. The collar is a classic shape, neither too pointed nor too cutaway.
These shirts are fully buttoned down the length of the shirt, unlike our grandad shirts which have a half placket so pull over the head.
Sizes from 13.5in available in a few of our colourways.
14.5in - 20in available in all other colourways.
Standard sleeve length 35in from centre back to cuff. We have introduced an Extra Long Sleeve at 37in.
Please note this fabric can shrink by up to 3% which mainly affects the length, not the width of the garment. The generous length is made to account for this shrinkage.
Collar Studs (ST810) are required to fix the collars to the shirt neckband.
100% pure cotton and are single cuff.
Some of the fabrics used for these shirts are available by the metre in our "Fabrics" section