The shirt looks exactly like the photo. Nice fabric. I like the puffy sleeves. I have not washed it yet. I hope it does not shrink.
Oct 27, 2023
Mark Wasser
Sacramento CA
US
Plastic buttons are out of true period, but works.
Oct 9, 2023
Steve Schwaderer
MILWAUKIE OR
US
We purchased this shirt and two others for a pioneer re-enactment. Very well made shirt.
Mar 2, 2023
carobrose
Houston Te
US
Great quality
Dec 8, 2022
Dakotabull
Norwich On
CA
Great quality & recommended
I bought both Trapper and Fundamental Work Shirts and my review/opinion for both is the same. Well made shirt. I expect it will last a very long time. Relatively thick cotton material, but comfortable and cool, not hot.
I bought size Xlarge and it fit better after washing. Minor shrinking after washing but it now fits perfectly. The shirt is meant to be puffy and large, and I am very glad I bought it.
Only complaint is the Trapper shirt collar is always wrinkled so I keep it unbuttoned which makes it look better and not obviously wrinkled. I could iron the collar but I am too lazy to do that.
Oh and shipping was very fast. I think I got the shirts in 2-3 days.
Nov 25, 2022
Tom
San Francisco
US
Great quality shirt! But sizing a bit off. I got size M based on my neck circumference and my regular shirt sizes and it came soooo large. My two size bigger husband fit in it:) So, it is his now. Fabric and workmanship are exceptional though.
Perfect for my costume. Looks great and I could not find it anywhere else. Washed well. Fits as described.
I'm very happy with everything I have purchased at Historical Emporium.
May 21, 2021
Artful Dodger
McVeytown Pe
US
Very comfortable shirt and it looks great! Will definitely buy from the Emporium again!
Jul 30, 2020
Dirk
Farmville Vi
US
Great craftsmanship, nice thick cotton, beautiful shirt. Fit as labeled. Will definitely order from this company again.
The Reactions of Strangers
I bought this primarily to wear in a photoshoot in which I wanted a certain and distinctive look. When I took the shirt out of the packing, my first impression was good : it looked true to the pictures, and felt well-constructed and durable. In short, well worth the purchase price.
I tried it on (the sizing seemed good), then checked it in a full-length mirror. And I liked it, but wasn't sure if it looked as distinctive as I'd hoped. Then I wore it in public, and that experiment put any concerns to rest. Half a dozen different strangers stopped me to tell me how cool it looked, or to ask where I bought it. And that's always the giveaway: the reactions of strangers. Not only am I confident it'll be great in the photoshoot, I'll probably be getting a couple more just to wear as cooler-than-usual (and comfortable) casual shirts.
Oct 5, 2019
RickyB
New Orleans
This shirt feels good, looks good and gets a lot of compliments~!
Sep 19, 2019
Dr David L Clifton
Edgewater Co
US
Everything was outstanding except--the top cloth knot button would not go into the cloth loop. Had to have the loop extended about 1/4" for it to fit.
Aug 6, 2019
Papa Doyle
Mt. Juliet Te
US
Everything I could ask for!
I'm 300 pounds. I play Santa, as well as a History Tour Guide in New Mexico. I ordered a 4x. Usually, I wear 3x, but at $70 for this shirt, I knew I could tailor it down. When it came, I put it on. It fit perfectly. No tailoring. So either I got bigger or this shirt - made in Peru - sizes a little on the smaller side. So for you big guys, order a size larger. The materials and stitching are excellent. 100% cotton muslin, it's of a material I didn't expect. Nice, strong shirt. I can wear it as a Santa Workshop shirt with suspenders, or wear it with my leather vest for a really great historical look. I couldn't be happier.
Jul 25, 2019
Charlie F
Albuquerque Ne
US
I ordered an ex-large, could have worn a large but noticed the sleeve length is the same so I just kept the original order. The sleeve length is too long but since I wear it in my studio to paint in I just roll up the sleeves. This is a wonderful shirt, well made, good quality and I will buy more.
Feb 15, 2019
Jerry Mauldin
Biloxi MS
US
Shirts are top quality. Thank you very much.
Jan 25, 2018
calhon
Willows Ca
US