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The Southern
Guard Living History Association
2004 Vendor List
By SGLHA
Procurement Committee
Chairman: Ryan
B. Weddle
Members: John Stillwagon(At-Large), Chris
Schumacher (Cavalry), Randy Davis (Artillery).
SGLHA
Procurement Committee
In
recent years a massive influx of purportedly
‘authentic’ vendors have entered Civil War
reenacting circles, primarily using the Internet as
a means of getting out their product. With so many
individuals jumping on board the “Hardcore” wagon in
the past few years it has been increasingly hard to
separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to
vendors. Many of the new suppliers are young and
inexperienced and last only a matter of months
before calling it quits. Some make their goods in
their spare time and cannot keep up with demand or
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In addition, the Internet has driven
a rise in the number of reenactors who consider
themselves to be “authentic.” Some vendors have
recognized this and have seen fit to lower quality
and increase output to sell goods to the increased
numbers of customers.
It is very important to be deliberate
when purchasing new items and making sure the
manufacturers are either on the SGLHA vendor list,
or are endorsed by the Procurement Committee.
Otherwise, we will have members that will be drawn
into this trap and end up with items that do not
meet our standards.
This vendor list includes those
companies/individuals whose products meet the high
standards of authenticity established by the SGLHA.
The authenticity of an item and overall vendor
endorsement is determined by the quality of
materials and patterns/designs used in the
production, as well as the quality of construction
in the product. In addition, a vendor needs to
demonstrate consistent availability of their goods
in order to be included in this list. While
availability has no bearing on the authenticity of
an item, it does serve as a prerequisite for
inclusion here.
We have made the decision to include
for each item only the top tier vendor(s). The
reasoning behind this is that new recruits who use
this list should rely on a ‘safe bet’ when
purchasing items. It is true that some vendors
make a wide array of goods. Many times though not
everything one vendor sells is of the same quality,
especially today due to factors prior mentioned.
The layout for each item will list the top vendor,
the contact info, and a commentary of why it is
being endorsed. While you may not see every
vendor that offers ‘authentic’ goods within the
contents of this list, you should be assured that
purchasing from those listed for specific goods will
not be questioned. On the other hand, not following
this vendor list may result in inferior products
entering our organization’s impressions. Remember
your impression reflects on the reputation of the
entire unit. If you have
any questions on whether or not a specific vendor or
item is suitable for purchase please contact the
Procurement Committee with your questions!
The member of the Procurement
Committee are not in any way trying to target any
single individual or business with the statements in
this discourse. Rather we are trying to provide
education and protection our membership from the
factors in the current marketplace. These
choices are NOT arbitrary and do NOT show favoritism
towards anyone. The selections made are based
off examination of original artifacts. If any vendor
does not see their name listed, we would be happy to
discuss this with you and how we believe you could
improve your products.
In closing, if you are a member, recruit
or subscriber and have ANY questions about a
particular vendor or item, please, please,
PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK!!!
Section 1:
Clothing | Section 2:
Headgear | Section 3:
Footwear | Section 4:
Accoutrements | Section 5:
Equipage
Section One: Clothing
Confederate Impressions:
Frock Coats & Jackets:
Vendor: County Cloth /
Charles R. Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Makes every type of jacket a
SGLHA member would ever need. Richmond Depot,
Columbus Depot, North Carolina, Charleston Depot,
Peter Tait, Four Button, Department of Alabama,
etc. Suitable in kersey, jean, or satinette.
Available in either kit form or as finished goods
depending on the item. Patterns also available for
purchase. If purchasing
a kit, must be made correctly by a known endorsed
seamster/tress. Contact the Procurement Committee
for a list of endorsed kit makers.
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Currently makes P. Tait jackets as a
standard item and will produce other Confederate
jackets for SGLHA members upon request.
Battleshirts:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Chris Daley in the past has constructed
many wool battle/overshirts for us in achieving our
CS 1861 impressions. If there is a future need we
could contract with Daley to make additional
battleshirts.
Available as finished goods.
Trousers:
Vendor: County Cloth /
Charles R. Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Charlie Childs is the best of
the best in terms of materials, patterns, and
construction. Offers three patterns of trousers;
Richmond Depot and Other Issue, which are both
drafted from existing ANV examples. And also
"Charlie's Favorite Pattern", which are copied from
the originals in the Gettysburg NPS Visitors Center
collection. Suitable in kersey, jean, or satinette.
Available in either kit form or as finished goods.
Patterns also available for purchase.
If purchasing a kit, must be made
correctly by a known endorsed seamster/tress.
Contact the Procurement Committee for a list of
endorsed kit makers.
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Also offers Confederate Trousers
drafted from the originals in the Gettysburg NPS
Collection. Available in a variety of jean as well
as blue-gray kersey.
Overcoats:
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical Reproductions / Chris
Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers a reproduction of the hooded
jeans “Weller” overcoat.
Available as finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: One pattern is a copy of the
hooded “Weller” overcoat ID’d to the 2nd
Kentucky. He also offers various caped
styles/patterns. Suitable in kersey, jean or
satinette. Available in either kit form or as
finished goods. If
purchasing a kit, must be made correctly by a known
endorsed seamster/tress. Contact the Procurement
Committee for a list of endorsed kit makers.
CS Issue Shirts:
Vendor: SGLHA Procurement
Committee
Contact:
ryanweddle@nyc.rr.com
Commentary: This is one area of our unit’s
impression which needed improvement for some time.
While our Federal Issue shirt usage has been
excellent, our Confederate counterpart has lacked.
In 2004, there is a remedy to this issue by the
Procurement Committee in conjunction with CJ
Daley.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: The best of the best in terms of
materials, patterns, and construction. He offers
several patterns of shirts documented for CS
usage. Many of which have documentation as being
possible CS “Issue” shirts. Styles include Hollyday,
Campbell, Louisiana, etc. For CS Issue shirts
consider use of natural unbleached cotton shirting /
osnaburg. Available in kit form only. Patterns also
available for purchase.
If purchasing a kit, must be made
correctly by a known endorsed seamster/tress.
Contact the Procurement Committee for a list of
endorsed kit makers.
Section One: Clothing
(Cont’d) Federal Impressions:
Fatigue Blouse / Sack Coat:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Chris Daley offers several reproductions
of the US Army Fatigue Blouse in Arsenal and
Contractor variants, unlined and lined versions
available. Available as finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Childs offers sack coat patterns
and materials for blouses and linings. You’d have
to construct this on your own (or have some else),
however this is another option to use if you are on
a budget. Available in kit & pattern/material form.
If purchasing a kit,
must be made correctly by a known endorsed seamster/tress.
Contact the Procurement Committee for a list of
endorsed kit makers.
Uniform [Frock] Coat:
Vendor: County Cloth /
Charles R. Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Childs offers currently in his catalog
for Federal impressions this as a finished item, you
can’t go wrong with a frock. Issued throughout the
war to state troops, militia, volunteers and
regulars. Behind the sack coat it is the second
most versatile garment you can own. Childs has
decades of research on enlisted dress coats.
Available as finished goods.
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Chris Daley also offers superb quality
enlisted dress coats. His coats are made on a more
regular basis as an in-stock garment. If you are
in need of a frock contact Chris to see when a run
of these is scheduled. Available as finished goods.
US Jackets/Specialty:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers mounted services coats for
cavalry and artillery, arsenal jackets, infantry
uniform jackets, and state-issued jacket (‘Ohio’ and
New York styles). Available as finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Offers a variety of jackets to fit
every need for the federal enlisted man. Infantry
Uniform Jackets, Mounted Services Jackets, State
Issues, Private Purchase, etc. etc. Available in kit
form / patterns. If
purchasing a kit, must be made correctly by a known
endorsed seamster/tress. Contact the Procurement
Committee for a list of endorsed kit makers.
US Trousers:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers JT Martin style trousers in
dark and sky blue kersey as well as satinette from
time to time. Well made trousers copied from the
original pair in the Fort Lee Quartermaster Museum.
Available as finished goods
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Offers the best patterns for Federal
Issue trousers. Styles offered are foot patterns
for Schuylkill Arsenal,
Steubenville Arsenal & J.T.Martin Contract pattern
as well as reinforced mounted patterns as
well. Available in kit form / patterns.
If purchasing a kit,
must be made correctly by a known endorsed seamster/tress.
Contact the Procurement Committee for a list of
endorsed kit makers.
US Issue Shirts:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Also offers a copy of the M1851
Issue Shirt from the Troiani collection as well as
the contract variant of the Federal Issue shirt
widely worn throughout the war. The original this
shirt was pattern from was worn by Private David
Gilbert Meyers of the 87th Pennsylvania and is in a
private collection. Available in several colors
that are document to shirts of this style. Both
shirts available as finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Offers a copy of the Saroni Contract
1851 Federal Issue pattern from the Troiani
collection. Domet flannel painstaking reproduced
to correct match fiber counts, etc. etc. Best
pattern reproduction of this entirely handsewn issue
shirt. Available in grey or natural domet.
Available in kit form / patterns.
If purchasing a kit, must be made
correctly by a known endorsed seamster/tress.
Contact the Procurement Committee for a list of
endorsed kit makers.
US Overcoat:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Mounted and Foot Pattern overcoats
available. Get one in regulation sky blue kersey,
as this cloth is the most appropriate for the
variety impressions we do. Other cloths/colors
should only be purchased in addition to a regulation
greatcoat.
Available as finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Offers several Federal overcoat kits -
available in Mounted and Foot patterns. Available in
kit form / patterns. If
purchasing a kit, must be made correctly by a known
endorsed seamster/tress. Contact the Procurement
Committee for a list of endorsed kit makers.
US/CS: Officer’s/Enlisted Privately Purchased
Clothing & Equipage:
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Will make Private Purchase clothing
items upon request.
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers a variety of private purchase
clothing (i.e., Military Vests, Officer’s clothing,
etc.)
Vendor: Tim Bender
Contact:
www.benderhats.com
Commentary: Offers a variety of very well made 19th
C. hats, civilian and military styles.
Vendor: Brian Merrick / Corner
Clothiers
Contact:
http://www.cornerclothiers.com
Commentary: Offers a variety of private purchase
and civilian items, and odd and ends to round out
your impression.
Vendor: Lukas
Berg
Contact:
www.thequartermasterstores.com
Commentary: Makes quality US/CS
officer’s belts, holsters, haversacks, etc.
Vendor: Joe
Hoffman
Contact:
www.skilletlicker.com
Commentary: Carries from time to time various
interesting period private purchase goods & trinkets
to help round out a specialty impression. Check the
website periodically to view these items.
Vendor: Neill
Rose
Contact:
ironscout@charter.net
Commentary: Makes quality US/CS officer’s belts,
holsters, haversacks, etc.
Vendor: Joel
Bohy
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com or
JRB712@aol.com
Commentary: Makes excellent private purchase
Federal caps and kepis.
General Clothing:
Drawers:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers a reproduction of ‘Foreign
Imported’ drawers from a period European pattern.
Also in the past has sold ‘regulation’ pattern
drawers as well. From canton flannel. Available as
finished goods.
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R.
Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Sells quality canton flannel for making
CS or US drawers. Also offers kits. Available in
kits or pattern form.
If purchasing a kit, must be made correctly by a
known endorsed seamster/tress. Contact the
Procurement Committee for a list of endorsed kit
makers.
Civilian Shirts:
Vendor: County Cloth /
Charles R. Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: Sells quality canton flannel for making
CS or US drawers. Also offers kits. Available in
kits or pattern form.
If purchasing a kit, must be made correctly by a
known endorsed seamster/tress. Contact the
Procurement Committee for a list of endorsed kit
makers.
Civilian Clothing:
Vendor: Corner Clothiers /
Bartels and Merrick
Contact:
www.cornerclothiers.com
Commentary: See website for
details.
Neckwear:
Vendor: Corner Clothiers /
Bartels and Merrick
Contact:
www.cornerclothiers.com
Commentary: See website for details.
Braces:
Vendor: Corner Clothiers /
Bartels and Merrick
Contact:
www.cornerclothiers.com
Commentary: See in-stock page for various styles of
civilian braces.
Vendor: Tim Koehn (through CJ
Daley)
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tkoehn44@yahoo.com
Commentary: Makes a reproduction of CS braces worn
by Capt. T. Otis Baker of the 10th Miss.
Infantry. Check for updates on the CJ Daley
website.
Socks:
Vendor: Mickey Black
Contact:
http://www.salisburyemporium.com/mickeyblacksocks.htm
Commentary: Still makes the best cotton socks at $9
ppd. If you want to be ‘super hardcore’, then you
should rip out the machined zig-zag stitching
on the interior of the toe and re-do it by hand.
Vendor: Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Sells ‘Regulation’ un-dyed wool socks.
Machine knitted. Also offers other colors
depending on inventory.
Vendor: Kathy Kleiman
Contact:
dortheadix@aol.com
Commentary: Still the best when it comes to hand
knitted 100% wool socks. Makes them to your
specifications.
Other Knit Goods (camp hats,
scarves, wristers, mittens):
Vendors: Mary (Sam) Cathey,
Kathy Kleinman, Corner Clothiers, CJ Daley
Contact: Listed here within the Vendor List
Commentary: There are several other individuals
which make/carry really nice knit goods other than
the normal socks, etc. If you need a comfort,
muffler, mittens, wristlets, night cap, smoking cap,
etc. Then contact one of the endorsed vendors
here.
Rank Insignia:
US Chevrons
:
Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Offers a reproductions of elliptical
chevrons for all branches.
Shoulder Boards
:
Vendor: BJ Zirkle
Contact:
giltwire@aol.com
Commentary: Offers a wide variety of officer’s
insiginia, corps badges, etc. Contact directly for
a custom made order!
Vendor: Wendy Osman
Contact:
calirvine@aol.com
Commentary: Offers a wide variety of officer’s
insiginia, corps badges, etc.
Section
Two: Headgear
Civilian Hats:
Vendor: TPH Trading Co.
/ Tim Bender
Contact:
www.benderhats.com
Commentary: Best civilian hats on the market.
Construction details are superb.
Vendor: Tim Allen
Contact:
www.timallenhats.com
Commentary: Various styles suitable for our
extensive impressions.
US Dress/Hardee Hat:
Vendor: TPH Trading Co. /
Tim Bender
Contact:
www.benderhats.com
Commentary: Best reproduction of the M1858 Dress
Hat on the market.
US
Forage Cap:
Vendor: Joel Bohy (sold
through CJ Daley)
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com or
JRB712@aol.com
Commentary: Learned from Paul Smith.
Don Troiani: "Joel Bohy's Federal forage caps are
among the finest replicas I have ever seen."
Vendor:
Secondary Market: Paul Smith
CS Kepis/Caps:
Vendor: Greg Starbuck
Contact:
cwkepi@earthlink.net
Commentary: Greg has an arrangement with the SGLHA
to take orders from our membership whenever needed.
He usually only sells through middlemen. Contact
directly for an order. He has plenty choices when
it comes to styles, cloth, buttons, etc.
Section
Three: Footwear
Vendor: MJN Boots (Mick Nesseim)
Contact:
www.mjnboot.com
Commentary: Makes a good Jefferson Bootee.
Vendor:
Secondary Market :
Schrieber / Connell / Serio
Section Four:
Accoutrements:
US Waistbelts:
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Top notch belts. For early Federal
impressions, get one with a ‘sewn keeper’. Brass
keepers were more mid-late war.
Vendor:
Secondary Market : Chris Schreiber
CS Roller Buckle Belts :
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Makes a variety of CS roller buckles,
from simple to complex. Contact him, he can make
it to your specifications.
Vendor
Secondary Market : Chris Schreiber
Cartridge Box Slings:
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD
Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Makes CS & US varieties.
Vendor:
Secondary Market : Chris
Schreiber
US / CS Cartridge Boxes:
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD
Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Makes the best cartridge boxes on the
market today. A variety of styles to choose
from. From M1839 to Enfield style boxes.
Vendor:
Secondary Market : Chris
Schreiber
US / CS Cap Pouch:
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD
Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Makes great cap pouches. Look for a
future Procurement effort to acquire proper early
war contract model of the US M1850 Cap Pouch.
Vendor
Secondary Market : Chris Schreiber
US & CS Bayonet Scabbards:
Vendor: Tim Welch / LD
Haning
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Best scabbards on the market for the
money.
Vendor:
Secondary Market : Chris
Schreiber
Section Five: Equipage
Federal Canteens:
Pattern 1858 Smoothside
–
Vendor:
Step 1:Jarnigan blank (Item # www.jarnaginco.com
Step 2: Jeancloth cover
Step 3: LD Haning Leather Sling www.ldhaning.com
Step 4: Simple twine cording for ‘stopper chain’.
Pattern 1862 Corrugated
“Bullseye”–
Vendor:
Step 1:Jarnigan blank
www.jarnaginco.coM
Step 2: Jeancloth cover
Step 3: Wooded Hamlet Twill Sling
www.woodedhamlet.com
Step 4: Simple twine cording for ‘stopper chain’.
Commentary: Federal canteens can
be tricky. Most ‘authentic’ reproductions today
are ‘tin dipped’. Original tinware was as well,
however, a lot of these reproductions are made with
metals which are too heavy/thick when compared to
originals. Coupled with an additional tin
coating, you end up toting around an inauthentic
weight canteen. It is best to stick with a
Jarnagin canteen which are relatively inexpensive
and well made (Step 1). Cover it with a canteen
cover from jeancloth, kersey or satinette. Make
sure and use a grey or brown color, canteens were
covered with scraps at the arsenal, and the Coates
research indicates that grey & brown were most
common. Make sure that when you attach the cover to
the canteen that the lower half is machine sewn
while the upper half is hand overcast (Step 2).
For a sling go with a leather sling with smoothside
1858 pattern canteens from LD Haning, and for the
“Bullseye” 1862 Pattern canteen use a cotton twill
strap. The most authentic twill tape for these is
available from Wooded Hamlet Designs (Step 3).
After completing these steps find a length
twine/jute cording and attach your cork stopper to
the canteen. Or a chain for a New York Depot style
(Step 4). Until a more perfect repro comes along
this is the most authentic option.
Vendor:
Secondary Market: Paul
Smith 1858 Smoothside Pattern.
Confederate Canteens:
CS Tin Drum
Vendor: Mark Latham
Contact:
balchiss@hotmail.com
Commentary: Latham currently offers the best copy
of a large style CS tin drum canteen. Available
with flat or convex sides. Proper weight dipped
tin. A very well made reproduction!
Vendor:
Secondary Market:
Wisconsin Veterans Museum - Small Tin Drum Canteen
CS Wood Canteen
Vendor: Sam Doolin
(through CJ Daley)
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Gardner Pattern canteens made either
with a metal or wooden spout. Available
periodically via Daley’s website. If you need one
email Chris to reserve one.
Other Canteen Slings:
Vendor: Wooded Hamlet
Contact:
www.woodedhamlet.com
Commentary: Variety of webbing and twills in
cotton, linen, etc. which can be used for canteen
straps.
Haversacks:
CS Vendor: James T. Miller
Contact:
jamestmiller_brigadista@msn.com
Commentary: Contact Sam to see when he is planning
another run of CS haversacks.
CS / US Vendor: Sam Cathey
Contact:
samuelcathey@hotmail.com
Commentary: Contact Sam to see when he is planning
another run of CS/US haversacks.
US Vendor: CJ Daley Historical
Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: Makes a reproduction of the white
canvas, Federal contract variant. Carried by
western and New England troops at various points in
the war. Well quoted from Si Klegg. Originals in
EoG & Troiani’s
Regiments
US
Vendor:
Secondary Market: Don
Rademacher, tarred Federal haversacks
Knapsacks:
US Vendor: No current quality
vendor.
Contact:
Commentary:
US Vendor:
Secondary Market: - Federal
Double-bag – Rademacher/ Some Sekela
CS Vendor: Tim Welch
Contact:
www.ldhaning.com
Commentary: Makes a superb reproduction of the
“Kibbler” pattern knapsack in the MoC.
CS Vendor:
Secondary Market: Isaac &
Campbell imported style. Most current
reproductions are poorly made. Every few months a
good one will pop up from a previous maker. The PC
keeps an eye out for these. If you need one,
contact the PC.
Blankets:
Vendor: County Cloth / Charles R. Childs
Contact:
www.crchilds.com /
crchilds@bright.net
Commentary: The US Pattern 1851 Blanket from
County Cloth should be your first blanket purchase
when joining this unit. It is the most
versatile blanket you can own. Childs also offers
many other blanket styles which are the absolute
best reproductions on the market. County Cloth
carries US, CS & Civilian blankets.
Coverlets:
Vendor: Family
HeirloomWeavers / Pat Kline
Contact:
http://www.familyheirloomweavers.com
Commentary: If you are in need of a quality
coverlet for your CS or Civilian impression than
look no further than FHW, no need to trash that
antique original anymore! A wide variety of cotton
and wool coverlets are available through their
online and retail locations.
Federal Shelter Halves:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: The preferred style for the SGLHA with
the most versatility is the Type IIa (Gaede) style
shelter. This shelter style is made from three
vertical panels of cotton drill, has bone buttons
and has hemp peg loops and guy lines. Most of the
later cotton ‘duck’ Type III style tents with metal
buttons did not begin being used till well into 1864
so the Type IIa offered by Daley is the way to go.
Rubber Blankets:
Vendor: CJ Daley
Historical Reproductions / Chris Daley
Contact:
www.cjdaley.com /
tailor@cjdaley.com
Commentary: In the works:
Reproduction of the Kennedy ground cloth, ID’d to
the 149th Penna. Infantry as seen in
Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipage of the Union.
Vendor:
Secondary Market: Daley /
Osman
In the past a limited amount of correct rubber
blankets have been available on the secondary
market, but we are always keeping our eyes open for
them when they pop up.
Tinware:
Vendor: Pat Cunningham
Contact: Coming soon!
Commentary: Best tinware in the hobby in along
time. Well documented sources. Made all of the
Wisconsin Veterans tinware.
