trans-mississippi.com - Suspenders/Braces

	BRACES & SUSPENDERS There are many different styles of suspender that were made and used during the 1840’s-1860. Many of these styles were used as late as the 1890’s. All the suspenders I offer are thoroughly researched and faithfully reproduced, using a variety of techniques and materials. One materiel is old-fashioned rubberized webbing for the tabs. It is woven around strands of rubber so that it stretches and comes back into shape. It was in use in the mid 1850’s due to Charles’s Goodyear’s discovery and patenting of the vulcanization process. Elasticized webbing was used in waist belts for miners in the gold fields instead of the wearing of suspenders. Ironically it was used for suspenders also to allow them to have some amount of give so that buttons wouldn’t get strained and pop off. All Suspenders below are copied from originals, and are made to fit only period correct trousers. ALL buckles I use are documented as being correct.
	S1 The “Buckle Adjust” Suspender, This is the suspender that helped launch T.M.D.Co. I still run into folks who still have their original set made 10 years ago! Made of folded and sewn striped or plain cloth, either 1” or 1 1/8” The suspenders have leather back tabs and leather or cloth risers and brass suspender buckles wide
	S1E The ELASTISIZED “Buckle Adjust” Suspender Same as out S1 “Buckle Adjust” Suspenders, but with Elasticized backs with leather tabs
	IN STOCK! S2 The “Farmer” Suspender These 1 ¾” Wide Web Suspenders, comes with Period Correct Pat. 1847 nickel plated iron suspender buckles. They have leather back tabs and leather risers. Made to handle period farm chores and hard work! ....$40 Each Set 2 Sets Left & Avaialble NOW!!!
	S3 The “Peterson Magazine” Suspender, This suspender design is featured in Peterson’s Magazine. Although, this specific pattern has been around for a long while at least back to the 1840’s. The suspenders have straps of sewn cloth that are 1 ½” wide with leather back tabs and fronts that are made of thin supple leather that taper to a tongue that indexes into a suspender buckle attached to the sewn leather risers. These have a very refined look about them and complement that NCO, Officer, or Gent about town nicely. Made of Red, Green or Patterned Sewn Cloth (call for what’s in stock or for your request) with Striped Backing and Leather ends with Buckles and Leather Risers.
	IN STOCK! DS "GERMAN Web" Suspenders, These are made of period correct narrow Imported German cotton webbing (1” wide) . Tan in colour, with leather back tabs and have sturdy leather risers in the front with either common brass buckles. .............................$35 Each set 4 Sets LEFT & Avaialble NOW!!!
	IN STOCK! S5 The “Red Line” Suspender Made of cotton webbing with a singe red line up the center. These suspenders feature elasticized leather back tabs. These are a very comfortable and tough suspenders. .......$40 Each Set 5 Sets Avaialble NOW!!!
	CUSTOM SUSPENDERS & BRACES. Seen an original set of suspenders in a book or at a museum or collection? Want a copy of them? Give me a call! I can make most any set of Braces!

IN STOCK!S5 The “Red Line” Suspender

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S5 The “Red Line” Suspender