The sign of the unicorn. A fabric shop for 18th century reenactors and historians.

Wool Broadcloth

Broadcloth in the 18th century was a 100% wool, plain weave fabric made from the best carded wool and used to make men's breeches, waistcoats, jackets, and coats. We always keep a selection of broadcloths in stock because of the demand for them. These are described with pictures below. In addition to our permanent stock, we keep a large rotating selection of fabrics. Most of these are 100% wool, 60" wide and start at $10/yd. Please ask us for colors and availability. We have 100% linen thread to match most colors in different weights. Much of the information on these pages is gathered from Swatches: A Guide to Choosing 21st Century Fabrics for 18th Century Clothing which has swatches you can feel and for a wider view of fabrics imported to the Americas try Textiles in America 1650-1870.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Olive, 59" wide, 15-18 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 813

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The easiest green to dye are shades of olive. This would make a very nice man's coat, waistcoat, jacket or woman's cloak. For example in a London trial of two house theives recorded in The Proceedings of the Old Bailey of 1731 one of the theives was described as wearing a number of items but "sometimes an olive-colour'd Suit." Green 50/3 linen thread is just a bit lighter than this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Dark Olive, 52" wide, 15-18 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 812

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This tightly woven plain weave olive green wool has a full nap on both sides and would make a very nice man's coat, waistcoat, jacket or woman's cloak. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1775 "RAN away . . .  two servant men . . .  [one] a brickmaker, born in Scotland, and talks pretty broad . . .  He had on an olive coloured coat, pretty much worn, with black horn buttons". Green 50/3 linen thread is just a bit lighter than this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 80% wool, 20% lambs wool, Green, 15-18 oz., 58" wide, $21.50/yd.
WWB 757

Green was less common than blue and brown but it does turn up. For example "RUN away . . .  an apprentice lad . . .  by trade a tailor . . .  had on, and took with him . . .  a green broadcloth coat." was originally published in The Virginia Gazette of 1773. Medium green Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing matches this fabric very well.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Green, 59" wide, 15-18 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 761

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This tightly woven plain weave green wool has a nap on one side with a slight tint of blue and will make a wonderful man's coat, waistcoat, jacket or woman's cloak. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1773 "RUN away . . .  an apprentice lad . . .  by trade a tailor . . .  had on, and took with him . . .  a green broadcloth coat." Medium green 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing matches is just a bit lighter than this fabric but would suit it well.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Mixed Blue, 60" wide, $23/yd.
WWB 810

Mixed blue is the color of modern cadets but was sometimes used in the 18th century for working class garments. An advertised in the Virginia Gazette of 1775 includes "RUN away . . .  two indented SERVANTS, one a Scotchman . . .  by Trade a Gardener . . .  had on, and took with him . . .  a mixed blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, lined and trimmed with black". Medium blue linen thread 50/3 is a bit lighter than this wool but is the best match.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, (Royal) Blue, 58" wide, 15-18 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 811

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Royal blue is not a period term but is seen in some extant pieces and may give a striking appearence. An advertised in the Virginia Gazette of 1773 includes "Run away . . .  three English convict servants . . .  [one] by trade a shipcarpenter . . .  had on, and took with him, a blue broadcloth coat and breeches". Royal blue linen thread 50/3 is a perfect match.

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Wool superfine broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Superfine Broadcloth, 100% wool, Bluish Green, 60" wide, $20/yd.
WWV 802

This very fine tightly woven plain weave wool has a light nap on both sides making it a great choice for a gentlemen's suit. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1771 "RUN away . . .  from the sloop Betsy . . .  three servant man . . .  They stole from the said sloop, a new broad cloth coat, made of superfine cloth". Medium green 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing matches is just a bit lighter than this fabric but would suit it well.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Mixt Grey, 60" wide, 15-18 oz., $23/yd.
WWB 807

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Mixt gray broadcloth was used for hundreds of years by farmers, sailors and other laboring people up to and including the 19th century. This wool was used to make English civil war army coats, some Continental regimentals such as the 3rd New York Reg't of 1775, late War of 1812 US Rifle Regiment Coatees and War of 1812 British Army enlisted trousers. The use of this cloth continued in both armys well into the 1830s. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1775 "RUN away . . .  two Irish Servant Men . . .  [one] had on, when he went away, a gray Mixture Broadcloth Coat trimmed with black". Unbleached linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth and Kersey, 100% wool, Mixed Grey, 26 oz., 56" wide, $56/yd.
WWK 100

This is museum quality reproduction wool used to make English civil war army coats, early 18th century Royal navy sailor's jackets and breeches (1710 to 1730 British slop contracts call for kersey), some Continental regimentals such as the 3rd New York Reg't of 1775 (broadcloth), late War of 1812 US Rifle Regiment Coatees and War of 1812 British Army enlisted trousers (broadcloth). The use of this cloth continued in both armys well into the 1830s. The 1812 U.S. Army roundabout jacket by Past Patterns should be made of kersey. Mixed gray broadcloth was used for hundreds of years by farmers, sailors and other laboring people up to and including the 19th century. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1771 but from Maryland "RAN away . . .  an English indented servant man . . .  he came from London . . .  and is a button maker by trade . . .  He had on and took with him a suit of mixed grey broad cloth, trimmed with basket buttons". Unbleached linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

Both the kersey and broadcloth look and feel identical. Kersey is a twill weave whereas broadcloth is a plain weave. As the nap wears off the outside of the fabric the weave will be revealed.

Thanks to the hard work of James Kochan and Sean Phillips this broadcloth is museum quality woven in England today to specific standards and has the same appearance, drape, weave, milling, finish and hard hand as broadcloth made in the late 18th century. This broadcloth holds a raw edge better than any other broadcloth available.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Drab Coloured, 60" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 809

Drab is both the name of a fabric and a color and was often used for greatcoats in Pennsylvania. This is a drab colored broadcloth which was often used by laboring people up to and including the 19th century. For example advertised in Pennsylvania Packet of 1775 "Ran away . . .  an Irish servant girl . . .  had on and took with her . . .  an old cloth cloak of a drab colour" as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls. Unbleached linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Dark Gray (Charcoal), 60" wide, 15-18 oz., $23/yd.
WWB 808

This fabric is charcoal but I try to name these after period names. Charcoal I have not found. Dark gray broadcloth is a period term and was used for hundreds of years by laboring people into the 19th century. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1776 but from Maryland "RUN away . . .  an indented servant . . .  by profession a farmer . . .  had on a dark gray coat". Black linen thread 60/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, British Royal Blue, 26 oz., 56" wide, $56/yd.
WWK 102

This is museum quality reproduction wool used to make Royal artillery coats and facings of Royal Regiments of Foot of the late 18th century. This blue is lighter than deep indigo (Federal) blue and darker than French royal blue. It may also be used to make 18th and early 19th century civilian clothes. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1773 "Run away . . .  three English convict servants, viz. John Eaton, by trade a shipcarpenter . . .  had on, and took with him, a blue broadcloth coat and breeches". Navy blue 35/2 linen thread for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

Thanks to the hard work of James Kochan and Sean Phillips this broadcloth is museum quality woven in England today to specific standards and has the same appearance, drape, weave, milling, finish and hard hand as broadcloth made in the late 18th century. This broadcloth holds a raw edge better than any other broadcloth available.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Natural White, 26 oz., 56" wide, $56/yd.
WWK 101

This is museum quality reproduction wool used to make 18th and early 19th century British small clothes and for the facings of several regiments. It may also be used to make civilian clothes up to the early 19th century. For example advertised in The Virginia Gazette of 1771 but from Maryland "run away . . .  [a] Convict Servant . . .  wears a white Broadcloth coat with a white Velvet Cape and yellow Buttons". Off white Linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric best.

Thanks to the hard work of James Kochan and Sean Phillips this broadcloth is museum quality woven in England today to specific standards and has the same appearance, drape, weave, milling, finish and hard hand as broadcloth made in the late 18th century. This broadcloth holds a raw edge better than any other broadcloth available.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Claret Red, 60" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 763

Claret could be dyed with the madder root and was therefore a less expensive shade of red than scarlet. For example in The Providence Gazette of 1770 "RUN away . . .  an Apprentice Lad . . .  had on . . .  a Coat, Jacket and Breeches, of a dark Claret Colour,with yellow flowered Buttons". Claret red Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing matches this fabric fairly well.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Claret Red, 58" wide, $20/yd.
WWB 756

Claret could be dyed with the madder root and was therefore a less expensive shade of red than scarlet. As cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls "Run away . . .  the following servants, viz. Two servant men, Taylors by trade, one . . .  a Scotchman . . .  had on . . .  a coarse claret coloured cloth coat, with a small cape, turned down, the pockets in the side plaits, with 3 buttons in each" was originally published in The Pennsylvania Gazette of 1771. Claret red Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing matches this fabric fairly well.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Red, 60" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 764

Scarlet red was more expensive than madder since it was dyed using the Cochineal beetle. It was used for some military units, sergent's coats and commonly used for women's cloaks. This wool is slightly less vibrant than a scarlet. For example as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls "Ran away . . .  a Negro Woman . . .  carried with her . . .  a red broadcloth Cloak" was reported in The New London Gazette of 1773. You may see an original red cloak at the Connecticut Historical Society. Scarlet red Linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Red, 60" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 751

Scarlet red was more expensive than madder since it was dyed using the Cochineal beetle. It was used for some military units, sergent's coats and commonly used for women's cloaks. This wool is slightly less vibrant than a scarlet. For example as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls "Ran away . . .  a Negro Woman . . .  carried with her . . .  a red broadcloth Cloak" was reported in The New London Gazette of 1773. You may see an original red cloak at the Connecticut Historical Society. Scarlet red Linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing matches this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Light Colored, 59" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 762

This tightly woven plain weave wool has a nap on one side and will make a wonderful man's coat, greatcoat, waistcoat, jacket or woman's cloak. For example advertised in The Providence Gazette of 1763 "a Prisoner in his Majesty[s Gaol in Providence, under the Sentence of Imprisonment, and of being cropt and branded, hath by the Assistance of some evil-minded Persons procured Means to break Gaol . . .  [he] has serv'd Part of an Aprenticeship to the Taylor's Business: He had on when he escaped, a light-colour'd strait-bodied Coat". Light brown 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing matches this fabric perfectly.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Brown, 12 oz, 57" wide, $20/yd.
WWB 754

Brown was a very common color for broadcloth. "RUN away . . .  a very likely mulatto fellow . . .  He carried with him an old brown broadcloth coat" was originally published in The Virginia Gazette of 1770. Light brown 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing is a similar brown to this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Navy Blue, 24 oz. 60" wide, $23/yd.
WWB 750

This wool was intended for the New York City police department which has very strict quality standards. Every yard of this fabric has been stamped with chalk once inspected but it will easily brush out. Navy Blue was a very common color for wool throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. For example in The Virginia Gazette of 1774, "Run away . . .  an Irish Servant Man . . .  wears . . .  a blue Broadcloth Coat". For hand sewing, navy blue 35/2 linen thread would work very well.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, brown, 15-18 oz., 60" wide, $23/yd.
WWB 814

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This is a very tightly woven cloth with a nice nap. Brown broadcloths are very commonly described in the 18th and early 19th centuries. In The Providence Gazette in 1772 Rhode Island, "RAN away . . .  a bound Servant . . .  had on, and took with him . . .  a dark brown Broadcloth double-brested short Jacket . . .  He can work at Farming Business, has worked in a Forge, and is given to Gaming, mostly Hustlecap." Black linen thread 50/3 will be the best match for hand sewing.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Dirt Colour'd, 56" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 755

This exceptional woolen is a similar color to the fur of many animals, has a full velvety nap on the outside and has a tight weave. "RAN away . . .  a Servant Man . . .  He is a West Country Man, lately imported from Bristol . . .  He had on, when he went away, a dirt colour'd Pea Jacket and Breeches" was originally published in The Virginia Gazette of 1739. Light brown 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing is a similar brown to this fabric.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, dark purple, 60" wide, $20/yd.
WWB 732

Not nearly as common as other colors wool was sometimes dyed purple. In 1793 in The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London "EDD ADAMS was indicted for feloniously stealing . . .  six pieces of woollen cloth". During the court trial one of these was described as, "Edd Adams and I took the canvas off from one of the pieces of cloth and found it to be a very dark purple". Ask us for matching Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, medium purple, 60" wide, $20/yd.
WWB 731

In The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London of 1783, during one court trial it was recorded, "What dress was he in when you saw him at the Rotation Office? - He was dressed in a purple long coat, of a fine cloth". Ask us for matching Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, light purple, 60" wide, $20/yd.
WWB 730

Less common than other colors purple was sometimes seen for example in the 1773 Virginia Gazette, "Run away . . .  a Country born Negro Woman . . .  She carried with her . . .  a purple Cloth Cloak" as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls. Ask us for matching Linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, black, 60" wide, 18-24 oz., $20/yd.
WWB 703

As advertised in The Virginia Gazette in 1770 "RUN away . . .  a yellowish Negro man . . .  had on when he went away . . .  a black broadcloth jacket . . .  He is a very good cooper and shoemaker." Black linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing and 1/2", 5/8", and 7/8" worsted wool tape matches this fabric. Matching tape is usually what is seen for ties of women's cloaks.

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Wool broadcloth for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 85% wool/15% nylon, dark navy blue, 21 oz., 60" wide, $23.00/yd.
WWW 101

Navy blue was used for many U.S. military uniforms from the Revolution to the Civil War. This was also one of the most common colors of civilian clothes during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls "Run away from the . . .  Province of Pennsylvania, a Dutch servant man . . .  Had on . . .  a blue Dutch made coat and jacket, with a great quantity of buttons on both" was advertised in New York Journal of 1770. Navy blue linen thread 35/2 for hand sewing and 1/2" and 7/8" blue worsted wool tape is a pretty good match to this fabric. Matching tape is usually what is seen for ties of women's cloaks.

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Scarlet wool broadcloth swatch for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 85% wool/15% nylon, scarlet red, 21 oz., 60" wide, $23.00/yd.
WWW 102

Scarlet red was a more expensive dye obtained from an insect called Cochineal. Because of this scarlet was usually used in more expensive garments and officer's uniforms. Nonetheless it was used by the poor as well. For example in 1775 in The Virginia Gazette, "RUN away . . .  a servant man, by trade a joiner . . .  had on a . . .  scarlet waistcoat, and crimson breeches". Scarlet red linen thread 50/3 for hand sewing and 1/2" and 7/8" red worsted wool tape matches this fabric. Matching tape is usually what is seen on women's cloaks which were commonly red in England and Virginia and probably other areas.

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Wool broadcloth for 18th century, and early 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 100% wool, Madder Red, 26 oz., 56" wide, $56/yd.
WWK 103

This shade of madder red is the most common found for extant British military coats of the mid to late 18th century and matches the color of several extant coats of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This shade also matches an original pattern swatch for circa 1820 British infantry coats found in War Office records. It may also be used to make 18th and early 19th century civilian clothes. For example advertised in The Providence Gazette of 1785 "MADE his Escape . . .  in the State of Massachusetts . . .  Had on a red Coat". Madder red 50/3 linen thread for hand sewing matches this fabric.

Thanks to the hard work of James Kochan and Sean Phillips this broadcloth is museum quality woven in England today to specific standards and has the same appearance, drape, weave, milling, finish and hard hand as broadcloth made in the late 18th century. This broadcloth holds a raw edge better than any other broadcloth available.

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Madder red wool swatch for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century reenactors, nautical historians and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 85% wool/15% nylon, madder red, 21 oz., 60" wide, $23.00/yd.
WWW 103

Madder red comes from a dye extracted from the root of a plant and was therefore much less expensive than red obtained form Cochineal. Because of this, madder was the red of choice for British enlisted soldiers and of the poor. Although red broadcloth could be used for any garment it seems to be common to find red waistcoats. For example in 1770 in The Virginia Gazette, "RUN away . . .  an English servant man . . .  a plaisterer by trade, and a very artful sensible fellow. He had on a . . .  red cloth waistcoat". Madder red 50/3 linen thread is an almost perfect match.

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Woolen broadcloth fabric swatch for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century re-enactors, military historians, and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 85% wool/15% nylon, natural white, 21 oz., 60" wide, $23.00/yd.
WWW 104

White wool was used for the small clothes of many military regiments and is a common color for civilian clothes. This is a good choice for clothing the lower sort since no expense was spent on dye. For example in 1776 an apprentice from New Jersey ran away with "a white cloth coat". Off white linen thread 60/2, 50/3, and 35/2 for hand sewing and 1/2" and 7/8" white worsted wool tape matches this fabric. Matching tape is usually what is seen for ties of cloaks.

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Wool broadcloth fabric swatch for 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, and 19th century re-enactors, military historians, and museum interpreters.

Broadcloth, 85% wool/15% nylon, green, 21 oz., 60" wide, $23.00/yd.
WWW 107

This green is used by the loyalist regiments including 1st Americans and Butler's Rangers. Green was also sometimes worn by civilians. For example in New Jersey in 1780 a man broke out of jail wearing "a green coat". Hand sewing in 50/3 dark green linen thread is a good weight.

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