What Items would you like to see made?

[DougCooper]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Sir,

I second that... Charleston "depot" jackets, which I have tried looking for a pattern... seem to not exist as repros... may we remedy this? I went to academy/college there and there seems to me a dearth of information about goods beng produced in this area during the period.
Heck, it's where the durn war started...?

-Johnny

Charles Childs makes an outstanding (duh) Charleston Depot jacket www.crchilds.com

[Johnny Lloyd]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

What part of the link is it on... looked under CS Jackets... I'm dumb and not seein' it, unless it isn't labeled such... are you referring to the 6-button jacket? Neill Rose posted on here an excellent Old South period image and what he believes is a "Charleston Depot" jacket...

-Johnny

[Garrett Silliman]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Don,

I'd love to see a quality reproduction of an imported French Knapsack or the CS copy of one.

Thanks, Garrett

[firstexas]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Hi Garrett,

Don already makes a beautiful French knapsack he copied from an original. I have one and it is by far my favorite pack.

FYI, Bill.

[Cfarrell]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Don makes a lot of gear that isn't listed on his site. He is a first rate craftsman for sure.

[Iron Scout]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Folks,

Wanted to address a couple of items. First (for Johnny), there isn't a derth of information at all, you just have to go look for it! Just because everything isn't on the computer doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I mean, geez, I've got about every early war contractors' name, products, letterhead, etc. Not rocket science; just go to the SC Department of Archives and History. Secondly, I haven't seen an accurate copy of a Charleston depot jacket yet, save one, by Neil Sexton. OK, everyone can shoot me now for that comment!

Neill Rose
PLHA

[D F Smith Historic]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Hi All,

Thank you for your input so far( Keep em' comming!)

I will be adding to the catalogue the following so far, ( have made many of these items as custom work for folks)

CS Flys

NC State Jacket

Charleston jacket

A new pattern of NY State Cap

US Dress Coats, I am in the process of getting things tied down to make 2 different US Enlisted frocks with shoulder scales included. I will be producing the first one for filed trial this next month.

One SA Type totally hand sewn and one contract type with large amounts of period machine sewin gto keep the cost down


I do make English Cap boxes ( Both types in whire buff or Black Bridal) I am also now making the Buckle Adjust type sling for the British rifles and rifle muskets ( Thank you to Craig Barry for his help & corrispondence).

I am also making the English Waist Belt and sword belts. with single or double head snake clasps, in white buff, black bridal or London brown. I am also makin gthe Frogs for both the Sword Bayonet and the Socket Bayonets as well. As far as the Ball Bags and The Cartridge boxes. I am needing to learn more about the specifics of their construction & to survey an original for my self & my records.


I am already working on Mexican War era 1833 Jackets , both Type I & Type II. (With special thanks to fellow CMH member Steve Abolt for all his help)

As far as other items go I do special ize in custom work and custom projects. Many of the items in my catalogue are the result of custom projects that folks wanted to have more access to.

Keep the suggestions coming! I value your all of your input!

I look forward to hearing more from you

All the best

Don S

[prestontoprail]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Might as well through the SA infantry jacket into your mix. :D

[Greg Barnett]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

What about a early war Tennessee frock, supplied out of the Kentucky and Memphis depots?

[D F Smith Historic]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Might as well through the SA infantry jacket into your mix. :D

Hi Preston,

Actually I already do It si listed under the "Kraus Jacket"

From the T.M.D.Co. Catalogue:

"USSC4 US “Krause” Jacket (AKA Ohio Jacket, Or US Volunteer Jacket) (1861-65)
Copied and made after the original used by a Pvt. Krause of Ohio (Unknown unit). This jacket can be seen in period photos of several different of men from Ohio, Illinois & Indiana. This jacket is thought to be a private purchase jacket or a contractor made jacket for state issue. The “Krause” Jacket is mainly period machine sewn with 9 hand sewn corded buttonholes. Sleeves are made with false pointed cuffs and epaulets. This jacket is lined as per the original in cotton denim with a Padded Chest. Made according to the Original………………………….$260.00"

Looking forward to seeing you & Timothy at Outpost!

Don

[D F Smith Historic]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

What about a early war Tennessee frock, supplied out of the Kentucky and Memphis depots?

Hi Greg,

I have made this for guys before (& Myself) Since so many different varietys of frock are out there. I class this as a Custom Project Garment. I do make them uppon request as well as other items as well as the Stamped "VS" Sheet Brass Belt plate for Militia Leather Belt

All the best

Don S

[IowaYank]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Don, One thing that is not authentically reproduced hardly at all is a Carbine Sling. I know of no vendor besides Doug Kidd that has it in a catalog and there are only a few others that make them custom that I know of.

[Greg Barnett]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

Don,
I will keep this in mind. I would like to have one made, as per a photo I have. I will get with you after the new year.
Cheers,

[rebjeb04]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

I think some new jackets would be nice, that is reproductions of surviving examples. The Colombus Depots, RD's, Tait, Mystery, and Dept. of Alabama are fairly well represented out there. Some of the "Odd-Ball" stuff would be cool.

Burton Marchbanks civilian coat:D
Shreveport Depot garments
Arkansas Depot Frocks
Vicksburg "tablecloth" shirt pp. 155, Echoes of Glory

[rmassella]

Re: What Items would you like to see made?

I would like to see a writing kit or a writing and toiletry kit. A reproduction of the Brooks Patent Writing Kit or some documented variation would be nice.