Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. U.S. Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Blouse (AKA “Sack Coat”). Standard Issue to every U.S. Army Soldier during the late Indian Wars and Spanish-American War, up through the transition to the Model 1902 Coat which was the 1887’s Successor. These were intended to be a loose-fitting garment for wear in the field, as opposed to a tailored parade uniform, these were utilitarian by design.
Five-Button Front, each button is of the Indian War “Chicken Head” pattern button, each marked C. Kenyon, New York. The internal lining is no longer present and appears to have been removed intentionally.
One of the longest worn uniforms in U.S. Army History was the Fatigue Blouse, or Sack Coat. Having been worn from the 1850s up unto 1902 in one form or another. The Dark Blue Fatigue Blouse is synonymous with the image of the typical U.S. Army soldier of the 19th Century. This is an excellent example, and ready for display!
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 8.5"
Shoulder to sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14.5”
Chest width: 16.5"
Waist width: 19"
Hip width: 19”
Front length: 27.5"
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