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Thimble & Awl Providing bespoke, authentic reproduction garments for the discerning gentleman reenactor of the 19th-century American frontier

Greetings all. I am pleased and excited to announce the reopening of Thimble & Awl at our new location in beautiful, nor...
18/05/2026

Greetings all. I am pleased and excited to announce the reopening of Thimble & Awl at our new location in beautiful, northern New Mexico. I appreciate everyone's patience and support, during the period of our move across country, getting set up in our new home and life, and the construction of my new studio. There are a few minor things to finish up, but I am ready to get back to work. If you would like to place an order for any of my bespoke, period garments, please send an email to [email protected]. I will be adding some new items and offering a special discount shortly. I am looking forward to working with you.

Keith Wooster

31/03/2025

A note on bespoke clothing. When I partner with a client, to tailor a garment for them, I require the client to provide a set of their measurements that are specific to the garment. This provides the client with a custom fit that is unique to them. If the client chooses to pass their garment on to a new owner, unless that new owner has the same measurements, the garment will not fit correctly. Some part of that garment will be too long, short, loose, or tight. If you have the opportunity to purchase one of my garments second hand, please ask the owner for all of the measurements so you can ensure a correct fit before you purchase.

DOUBLE BREASTED SHIRTS 1860s - 1890sIn the day, these shirts were called double-breasted overshirts or uniform shirts. ...
15/12/2024

DOUBLE BREASTED SHIRTS 1860s - 1890s
In the day, these shirts were called double-breasted overshirts or uniform shirts. The overshirts were universally advertised in print as blue/navy blue flannel with pearl buttons although red ones do appear. The uniform shirts on the other hand, according to period newspaper stories, came in a variety of colors and combinations. In general, early-style "bibs" were bigger and covered more of the chest, and as styles changed, the "bibs" became smaller. Overshirt "bibs" also tended to be partially sewn to the shirt body, which creates a handy pocket. While uniform "bibs" were frequently detachable. Most "bibs" were plain but the uniform style could be decorated. This tended to be done aftermarket so they are unique except for baseball teams and Fire Companies who wore matching uniforms. Nautical themes such as the fouled anchor were popular.

COMANCHE JACK SHIRT 1870sWool flannel - $275.00This shirt is taken directly from the well-known image of Jack Stilwell....
15/12/2024

COMANCHE JACK SHIRT 1870s
Wool flannel - $275.00
This shirt is taken directly from the well-known image of Jack Stilwell. It features a shield shape, and detachable "bib" with 8 mother-of-pearl shank buttons. A double row of soutache braid trim around the bib and sailor collar. Soutache braid stars and anchor with a hand-embroidered fouled rope on the anchor.

SAN BERNADINO SHIRT. 1880sWool flannel - $225.00Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttonsThis short, 8-button "bib", parti...
15/12/2024

SAN BERNADINO SHIRT. 1880s
Wool flannel - $225.00
Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttons
This short, 8-button "bib", partially sewn to the shirt body, gets its name from the well known image of Texas John Slaughter's crew from the San Bernadino Ranch.

BLOOMINGDALE SHIRT. 1880sWool flannel - $225.00Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttonsThis shield shape, 7-button, detac...
15/12/2024

BLOOMINGDALE SHIRT. 1880s
Wool flannel - $225.00
Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttons
This shield shape, 7-button, detachable "bib" is taken from an advertisement in the 1886 Bloomingdale's catalog

DODGE CITY SHIRT 1880sWool flannel - $225.00Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttonsThis long, pointed, 7-button "bib", ...
15/12/2024

DODGE CITY SHIRT 1880s
Wool flannel - $225.00
Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttons
This long, pointed, 7-button "bib", which is partially sewn to the shirt body, gets its name from an image of a member of the Dodge City Band

CATTLE RUSTLER SHIRT 1870s - 1880sWool flannel - $225.00Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttonsThis long, tapered, 6-bu...
15/12/2024

CATTLE RUSTLER SHIRT 1870s - 1880s
Wool flannel - $225.00
Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttons
This long, tapered, 6-button "bib", partially sewn to the shirt body, is taken from the image of noted cattle rustler, Dan Dedrick.

GUIDON SHIRT. 1880sWool flannel - $225.00Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttonsThis 9-button, detachable "bib", gets it...
15/12/2024

GUIDON SHIRT. 1880s
Wool flannel - $225.00
Mother of pearl, bone, or china buttons
This 9-button, detachable "bib", gets its name from the shape of the cavalry troop pendant

SPORTING SHIRTSIn the 1880s and into the 90s, a variety of shirts were designed for sporting activities. Lawn tennis, ba...
15/12/2024

SPORTING SHIRTS
In the 1880s and into the 90s, a variety of shirts were designed for sporting activities. Lawn tennis, baseball, bicycling, and yachting are examples. These garments were made of wool flannels and various cottons and had unique closures. The gentlemen of the western frontier adopted for everyday wear and were very popular.

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