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Sketch Book 76: The American Soldier 1775-1781
by Robert L. Klinger
Union City, Tennessee: Pioneer Press, 1974.
54 pages   KS-bk: $8.00

From the Introduction: "This collection of sketches, notes, and patterns was compiled from the study of actual existing specimens of clothing and equipment used by the American foot soldier in the Revolutionary War, and also by the use of many contemporary notes, manuscripts, paintings, and drawings as a basis for its contents. It is the author’s profound hope that this collection of material will stimulate interest and help give an accurate and detailed impression of how the American soldier appeared in this period of our history. Note: On Clothing, all patterns herein, if enlarged to scales shown will make size 37-38 to fit a man 5'6", 135-140 lbs. Other sizes can be made by changing the proportions of the patterns by following the usual tailoring methods." Many of the pieces described in this book are the same as, or very similar to civilian articles. A good basic book.

Distaff Sketch Book: A Collection of Notes and Sketches on Women’s Dress in America, 1774-1783.
by Robert L. Klinger
Union City, Tennessee: Pioneer Press, 1974.
61 pages     KSkD-bk: $8.00

From the Introduction: "This collection of sketches and notes is based on the study of many actual specimens of women’s clothing and accessories worn in the last half of the 18th century. In addition, the study of contemporary writings, drawings and paintins were also used as a basis for details. It is the hope of the author that this small collection of sketches will help illustrate the typical manner of womens dress in America at the time of the Revolutionary War."