Completely handsewn early war shelter half

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

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Paypal preferred at Ross4thUSInfy@aol.com. Questions or "I'll take it" via PM or email Ind18th@aol.com. Here's what is for sale:

One Federal shelter half patterned after an early war Type IIB (as identified in Gaede's "Federal Shelter Tent" - $125 including shipping. This is completely handsewn from cotton drill with three panels to make it the regulation length and heigth and utilizes hand dyed bone buttons (the images are stock images I had saved - this one being offered for sale today has dark brown buttons). This has an intense amount of handsewing to include 23 buttons and buttonholes and 8 grommets. The tent pin loops are from manila line, and each button has a one inch by one inch reinforceing square as per originals. The corner reinforcements feature a slightly different thick cotton with a looser weave, also as per originals

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

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To answer a couple of questions I've received, this tent is fully hand stitched - there is no machine stitching as per originals of this type. Those who posess the book "The Federal Shelter Tent" by Fred Gaede can see the example this is made from, as it is designated the Type IIB. Its usage was from fall 1862 to late 1863 until replaced by the Type IIIA (two panel, two tent pin loops) and later the Type IIIB (two panel, three tent pin loops). With the 150th events of 1862 and 1863, this is the optimum shelter half to have.

Here are some pics from the half for sale, showing the darkened bone buttons and hand stitched buttonholes (slightly rough, as per the original).

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

Well, this is unusual for me - a shelter half that is still around unsold (I used to have a waiting list for making a correct early-war half). Machine sewn examples of this one cost the same or more. With that said, I will entertain cash/ trade offers. I'm always on the look out for quality items from quality makers only. I'm currently looking for a fed doublebag knapsack, red,white, and blue coverlet, unusual silk cravats, or fabric.

[fedpard24]

Somebody needs to jump all over this! After making a few of these myself I can tell you that $125 does not even come close to covering the amount of work Ross has put in. Scoop this up people!

[Marc Shaffer]

Sent a PM on the half.

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

Thanks Sean - I know you know what its like! And just like that, its on hold....

[fedpard24]

Glad someone is getting it!