Double Period Project 1812 - Shirt

The first item that I will make for the contest will be a man shirt from 1812.  I already have the pattern.  It is the J. P. Ryan pattern for a man's 18th Century Shirt.

This particular pattern has two options ruffles at the cuffs and down the front and a shirt without with ruffles. Since this shirt should be around 1812, I will make it without the ruffles.  Also from the inspiration pictures it appears that the men may be outside or at least it is during the day.

Here is picture of the shirt as it appears on the cover of the pattern.

Unfortunately, the second option of the shirt without the ruffles is not that visable from the captured picture above.