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For discussions of material culture and "how to do it."

  1. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Reviews of Equipment

    Since there's been some questions raised about this issue, I will reiterate our long standing policies. The basic rule of thumb is the Golden...

    Started by Provost‎, 01-16-2007 06:38 PM
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  1. Restoring Vintage Ash and Rattan Pack Baskets

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/24342251/406398189.jpg I enjoy giving living history presentations to school children and scouting/4H...

    Started by Bob Smalser‎, 04-24-2013 12:28 AM
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  2. Brain Freeze

    So after freezing my head off all weekend I have come to the conclusion I need a "winter" style hat.. Either a knit wool or something like that. Any...

    Started by Artillery 1861‎, 04-22-2013 10:18 AM
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  3. Wool cloths available to the Confederacy ?

    Hey All I've been pouring over Cadet Grey and Butternut Brown as well as EOG.. Not to mention the Internet. Besides Jean, I'm curious to know...

    Started by Griebz‎, 03-17-2013 04:07 PM
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  4. Confederate States stencil

    Anyone have a Confederate States stencil??? Like the one used on the CS flour sack? I'm making a sack and would like to stencil it. Thanks! Doug...

    Started by Rough and Ready Boy‎, 04-25-2013 09:48 PM
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  5. Seeking Period Eyeglasses vendor from Antietam/Sharpsburg

    I can't find their business card. It was a "general store" type sutler; tent was on the left (battlefield) side going uphill at the 150th event. They...

    Started by Uncle Vern‎, 04-27-2013 03:59 PM
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  6. Camp Shoes

    Does anyone know where to buy good quality camp shoes? Robert Rogers Mustang Greys

    Started by robrog29th16th‎, 04-19-2013 01:39 PM
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    04-30-2013, 12:58 AM Go to last post
  7. Sekela Greatcoat question

    Hey all .. Quick question, why are the buttons on this coat and the childs coat off center to the right? I know that this coat is no doubt correct....

    Started by Griebz‎, 04-28-2013 05:38 PM
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  8. Care Package

    Putting together a small wood shipping box to hold "care package" items sent from home. Looking for information on how these boxes would have...

    Started by SackCoat‎, 05-01-2013 10:46 PM
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  9. Help identifying these buttons.

    I believe these are Civil War buttons with the eagle, but I am unsure what all the buttons are for. Some are quite large. Any help would be...

    Started by DosMas1863‎, 05-03-2013 11:53 AM
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  10. Company Record Books

    I just took over as our Company's 1st Sergt. And I am planning on doing the whole company filed desk and such. Can any one tell me or have pics of...

    Started by MRiddell‎, 05-02-2013 05:27 PM
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  11. English Style Naval Undershirt

    My new English navy style undershirt will be coming through the blockade any day now! Produced by Army Drawers from a navy style pattern. ...

    Started by Quarter Gunner Bohlman‎, 05-04-2013 06:38 AM
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    05-06-2013, 11:46 AM Go to last post
  12. Cap Pouch Lining

    I have a cap pouch where the wool lining that helped keep the caps in has fallen out and been lost. It seems like a simple enough thing to find, but...

    Started by welshman15‎, 05-06-2013 06:37 PM
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  13. Removing lining?

    Anybody know if there is any evidence to support soldiers removing the lining from their jackets? I'm thinking about cutting the wool flannel body...

    Started by Mitchell‎, 05-01-2013 06:43 PM
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  14. Where to buy canvas with a selvedge edge?

    Any online stores that carry a cotton canvas with a selvedge edge? Thanks! Doug Davis 26th NC

    Started by Rough and Ready Boy‎, 05-07-2013 02:42 PM
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  15. Sibley Stove Setup Question

    I group of us just picked up a new sibley stove. I am shopping for the stove pipe now. Does anyone know if 4" stove pipe fits to the stove or is...

    Started by pvt_jb‎, 05-07-2013 01:28 PM
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    05-07-2013, 07:15 PM Go to last post
  16. Neat new item from the Village Tinsmith

    Bill Hoover is now selling a North Carolina tin canteen with a "star" stamped on both faces and a tin spout. There are three examples of this canteen...

    Started by TheQM‎, 04-30-2013 01:18 PM
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  17. Officer braid material

    Was looking at some original CSA officer uniforms in a museum last month and I noticed that even though the uniforms themselves were somewhat moth...

    Started by Artyman‎, 05-07-2013 03:49 PM
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    05-08-2013, 08:15 AM Go to last post
  18. Hob Nails or Heel Plate for Brogans?

    Hello! I am fairly new to Reenacting (only been in one season!) and I will be purchasing my first pair of Brogans. Most likely from Fugawee. I am...

    Started by matfor13‎, 05-06-2013 01:09 PM
    brogans, civil war, equipment, heel plates, hob nails
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    05-09-2013, 07:35 AM Go to last post
  19. Hot dipped tin vendors

    MODERATOR NOTE: This post was moved to a new thread from its original thread He said that at 150th Shiloh last year, too. Bottom line, get it...

    Started by Craig L Barry‎, 05-08-2013 08:53 AM
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  20. Smoothbore vs Rifled

    Hello! I portray a union private from Illinois mid war and will eventually be getting a gun. I am wondering if I should get a smoothbore...

    Started by matfor13‎, 05-08-2013 12:16 PM
    equipment, gear, gun, rifle, smoothbore
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    05-09-2013, 04:58 PM Go to last post

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