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This list has been compiled as an aid in procuring (and
sometimes making) historically accurate uniforms and equipment
for members of the Capitol Guards. Use this list in conjunction
with the Authenticity Guidelines.
New members should consult with their sponsor before making
any purchases, especially from the sutler tents at events, and
for items and vendors not addressed by this list. This list is
not only intended to help protect your pocketbook, but also to
help you better portray the typical Arkansas Confederate. We
have never met a vendor who, when directly asked, said his work
wasn't "authentic." Nonetheless, there is a lot of
inferior goods out there sold for the same (and often higher)
costs than museum-quality gear. Caveat
emptor.
Most of the vendors listed here make their goods on a "custom
order" basis. Nearly all have a high reputation for quality
on these items, and may already have a backlog of orders when
you contact them. So, we've attempted wherever possible to list
multiple vendors of the same or similar quality. Be patient...
most of these items are basically a work of art, and your order
will be well worth the wait when you receive your finely crafted
gear.
Confederate
Impression
I.
UNIFORMS
A. HEADGEAR
It's best to buy your hat at an event, where you can
be sure of "the look," and a good fit.
B. SHIRTS:
C. JACKETS:
Columbus Depot, Mystery, and Alabama Patterns:
Richmond Depot (Type II) Pattern:
Little Rock Depot Frock Coat:
Peter Tait Contract Jacket:
County
Cloth, Inc.
(Charlie Childs)
13797-C Georgetown St. NW
Paris, OH 44669
(330) 862-3307
[Custom-made jackets as well as
the pattern and cloth (K-7 kersey)]
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D. TROUSERS:
BULK
CLOTH & SEWING PATTERNS
In most cases, the least expensive path
to a quality jacket, trowsers, and/or shirt is to obtain a correct
pattern and cloth, and sew it yourself, or perhaps have a friend
who can sew. Here are sources for the patterns and materials
to establish your own mini-Confederate clothing depot...
County
Cloth, Inc.
(Charlie Childs)
13797-C Georgetown St. NW
Paris, OH 44669
(330) 862-330
The best (if not cryptic) patterns
and bulk jean wool and kersey
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Tart,
Brantley & Benjamin
(Ben Tart)
P.O. Box 28,
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(919) 478-7668.
The best piece-dyed jean wool
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Homespun
Patterns
James Country Mercantile
111 N. Main Street,
Liberty, MO 27882
(816) 781-9473
This is the best source for civilian-style,
sack and frock coat patterns.
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Creek Suttlery
(Andy Fulks)
P.O. Box 92
Whitestown, IN 46075
(765) 482-1861
[Military Buttons]
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John
Zaharias, Sutler
P.O. Box 31152
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 966-2829
[Civilian Buttons]
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E. SUSPENDERS/BRACES:
F. DRAWERS:
G. SOCKS:
Does your sweetheart knit? If so, give her a copy of this:
Socks
for the Army of Tennessee...
John
Zaharias, Sutler
P.O. Box 31152
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 966-2829 |
Mickey Black
[Hand-Knitted Cotton]
6378 U.S. 601
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 637-3331 |
Nancy
Eddins
186 Hayes Circle
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 389-1470 |
H. SHOES:
II.
BLANKETS, TENTAGE & ETC.
A. BLANKETS:
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County
Cloth, Inc.
(Charlie Childs)
13797-C Georgetown St. NW
Paris, OH 44669
(330) 862-330
North Carolina/English import and
1851 U.S. gray issue blankets
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B. TENTAGE:
C. GUM BLANKETS/GROUND
CLOTHS:
Click here for a reference to make your own painted/oil
cloth!
III.
ACCOUTERMENTS
A. HAVERSACKS:
B. CANTEENS:
C. CARTRIDGE BOXES:
D. CAP POUCHES:
E. BELT PLATES/FRAMES
& WAIST BELTS
F. BAYONET SCABBARDS:
G. KNAPSACKS
1. Federal Double-bag
2. Mexican War or "Kibbler" pack
3. S. Isaac & Campbell (British) pack
IV.
WEAPONS
RIFLE-MUSKET
- P1853 Enfield Rifle-musket, .577 cal. (We recommend
the ArmiSport brand.)
- US M1842 Springfield .69 cal. Smoothbore.
- US M1822 Harpers Ferry or Springfield .69 cal. Smoothbore.
- US M1861 Rifled Musket .58 cal. Springfield. (We recommend
the Euroarms brand.)
Sh@mrock
Hill Books
12725 Bethany Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004-1080
(770) 569-1802
[Yes... a bookstore that also sells
muskets! Good deals on all Armisport muskets; discount for purchasing
musket, sling, and bayonet together. Lay-away plan available.]
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Mercury
Supply Company
101 Lee Street,
Livingston, TX 77351
(409) 327-3707 |
James
Country Mercantile
111 N. Main Street,
Liberty, MO 27882
(816) 781-9473 |
Dixie
Gun Works
Box 130 Gunpowder Lane
Union City, TN 38361
(901) 885-0561
[Source for the Pedersoli reproduction of theM1816/M1822 flintlock
or percussion-converted musket] |
The
Company Quartermaster
258 Zimmerman Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-4509
(716) 693-3239
[De-farbed P1853 Enfields]
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BAYONET
Bayonets are best
purchased on-site at an event. Take your musket with you, and
get one that fits your weapon. Our experience with many mail-order
bayonets is that a proper fit is often a hit-and-miss thing.
Likewise, make sure that your bayonet fits in your scabbard.
D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE
V.
AMMUNITION
Several vendors in the Little Rock/Central
Arkansas area offer black powder in 1 lb. cans. Do not try to substitute Pyrodex,
Pyrodex Pellets, or any other propellant. You want either FFFg
or FFg black powder. Refer to
your Camp of Instruction handbook for instructions and
materials for rolling your own cartridges.
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The Muzzleloader Shop, Ltd.
603 Brown Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-2222 |
Powder Horn Gun Shop
8204 Vinewood Lane
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-3262 |
VII.
RATIONS
Mechanical
Baking Co.
Post Office Box 513
Pekin, IL 61554-0513
(309) 353-2416
[Hardtack]
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Blue Heron Mercantile
[Green Coffee $5.50 lb.]
[Parched Corn $2.75 lb.]
4202 Hillside Dr.
Lafayette In 47901 |
Bent's
Cookie Factory
7 Pleasant Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 698-5945
[Hardtack]
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Scott
Hams
1301 Scott Road
Greenville, KY 42345
(800) 318-1353
[Dry cured bacon ($2.50 lb), hams,
and pork products ]
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VIII.
MESS & COOKING EQUIPMENT
IX.
PERSONAL ITEMS
James
Country Mercantile
111 N. Main Street,
Liberty, MO 27882
(816) 781-9473 |
Mercury
Supply Company
101 Lee Street,
Livingston, TX 77351
(409) 327-3707 |
John
Zaharias, Sutler
P.O. Box 31152
St. Louis, MO 63131
(341) 966-2829 |
Sullivan
Press
(Bob Sullivan)
P.O. Box 1711
West Chester, PA 19380-0057
(610) 286-7905
[personal papers, writing kits, etc.] |
Reenactors'
Mission for
Jesus Christ
(Rev. Al Farley) P.O. Box 1711
West Chester, PA 19380-0057
(610) 286-7905
[Testaments, religious tracts] |
The
Haversack
112 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 254-3338
[Tobacco, pipes]
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REFERENCE BOOKS
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