M63H - Up for auction is one pair of Civil War suspenders, or rather, braces as they were called during the War. Some people call these "Poor Boy" suspenders however, that appears to be a "reenactorism", still, it is a term that is used by some reenactors so I will use it in my listing. I have added photo documentation of the styling of my braces. Note that period trousers had one button on each side but most modern reproductions have two buttons per side. My braces are an adaption of this original type of suspender with a "Y" end peice made of fabric. I use bovine bone buttons for attachment. 5th picture is a scan of actual fabric. This is a very nice reproduction fabric called TALL GRASS by PAULA BARNES for HEARTSPUN QUILTS. 

The 6th pic shows the difference of modern machine stitching (on left), 1881 machine stitch (center) and handsewn (right) 

The facing material is a 100% Cotton FOREST GREEN w/TAN GRASS printed fabric, I fold the sides into each other and the two strips are then handsewn together for good strength, approximately 1 1/2" wide and the button holes are all hand stitched. I try to get the stitches at 5-6 per inch. The backing is an off white cotton ticking material for good strength. To check for fitment, you need to put on the trousers you wear for events (remember trousers in CivWar ride higher than modern pants). Measure from rear button, over the opposite shoulder (I recommend crossing the braces in the back), down to your front buttons. This will give you the approximate length you need. The 4 different lengths are acheived by moving to a different button hole on the braces. Most fellers in the 6' tall, 180-220 lb range will use approximately 38" length, depending on trouser rise. These are more fitting for a taller person. If you need shorter, I can add holes.

FOREST GREEN w/TAN GRASS print pattern 100% cotton w/White cotton thread handsewn throughout adjustable from - 41.5",  40", 38.5", 37"