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  • #91
    Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

    Ok Pards, I was finally able to get to the museum and gain access to the jacket. Since I do not know how to post pictures, I will need some assistance from the War Dept when she gets home. I first noticed that the buttons are reproduction "Waterbury." However, in my opinion, the jacket itself appears to be the real thing. It is definitely old, as shown by moth holes in the sleeves and other places on the uniform, in addition to wear to the top of the collar. There are no buttons or chevrons on the sleeves, no epaulets, no belt loop, and no outside pocket. It is a six piece construction of dark blue wool. The inside lining is white (unbleached) cotton muslin, with apparent dark sweat stains. The sleeves are lined with a silky-like white material that may be synthetic (possibly added much later?). There is a marking in the left sleeve, however, it is too faded to make out. There is a pocket on the left side, similar to a sack coat. Since I am no expert, I leave it to you guys to determine whether this coat is the real thing, or not. I hope the pictures help.
    In an aside, I was able to recover all of my loaned items from the museum, making for a most rewarding afternoon. Thanks for your patience!

    Stan Buckles

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    • #92
      Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

      Bump for pics.
      Mark Krausz
      William L. Campbell
      Prodigal Sons Mess of Co. B 36th IL Inf.
      Old Northwest Volunteers
      Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods

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      • #93
        Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

        Yes, pictures please. I'm somewhat concerned about the presence of repro buttons and synthetic lining material on a museum artifact. Wool reenactor uniforms from after the Centennial are now pushing 50 years already and will show wear. Genuine moth holes can develop by just leaving it hanging up in a garage.

        If it would be easier for you, you might email the pictures to me and I would be happy to post them for you.
        Paul McKee

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        • #94
          Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

          Hmmm. I could not venture a determination on this jacket without seeing photographs. Something doesn't seem right from the description.
          Scott Cross
          "Old and in the Way"

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          • #95
            Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

            Ok.

            Going to bring this back from the dead due to my current obsession with Federal State jackets. Found this online, I.D'ed as brothers Hiram & William Gripman, Co. "I" 3rd Minnesota Infantry. The jacket looks a lot like the Spaulding jacket to my untrained eyes. Also note the mix of uniform within the same company!

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            Will MacDonald

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            • #96
              Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

              Pvt. Charles Andrus, 33rd Illinois Infantry:

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              Found here: http://ippl.info/localhistory/?page_id=656

              Will MacDonald

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              • #97
                Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                Will,

                I find it interesting that his buckle is upside down. Great image though!
                Don Woods
                Member ABT

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                • #98
                  Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                  Federal East Tennessean in NYS-style Jacket!

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                  The photo is of Capt. John Raines of the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry (US) and his brother Pvt. Thomas Raines, Co. E 5th Tennessee Infantry (US) Thomas enlisted March 2nd 1862 and died June 30th 1862.



                  Will MacDonald

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                  • #99
                    Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                    Originally posted by Mississippian View Post
                    Pvt. Charles Andrus, 33rd Illinois Infantry:

                    [ATTACH=CONFIG]49390[/ATTACH]

                    Found here: http://ippl.info/localhistory/?page_id=656

                    Will MacDonald
                    I've previously posted that same photo on the forum here : http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...832#post168832 This picture hangs in my courthouse because one of the judges is a descendant of Andrews. Per the regimental history, he's Andrews, not Andrus. See, https://archive.org/stream/historyof...ge/98/mode/1up By coincidence, we actually have a different judge in the same courthouse whose last name is Andrus.
                    Last edited by Silas; 06-30-2015, 09:53 PM. Reason: Added a link
                    Silas Tackitt,
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                    • Re: Spaulding jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                      Originally posted by Mississippian View Post
                      Pvt. Charles Andrus, 33rd Illinois Infantry:

                      [ATTACH=CONFIG]49390[/ATTACH]

                      Found here: http://ippl.info/localhistory/?page_id=656

                      Will MacDonald
                      Great, clear photo.

                      Many more jacket pics on the 36th Ill. Site at www.b36thillinois.org/images.html
                      Last edited by Ian M.; 11-04-2016, 05:51 AM.
                      Ian Macoy
                      Blue Ridge, VA

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                      • Re: Spaulding Jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                        Here is another from my collection Ferdinad Beutz, Company C, 46th Illinois. Same Company and Regiment as my great grandfather.Click image for larger version

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                        John M. Wedeward

                        Member
                        33d Wisconsin Volunteers
                        The Hard Head Mess
                        The Old Northwest Volunteers
                        5th Kentucky Vol's (Thomas' Mudsills)

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                        Civil War Battlefield Preservation
                        Sons of American Revolution
                        Sons of Union Veterans

                        http://www.cwuniforms.net

                        Ancestors:

                        Pvt. John Wedeward, Co. A, 42 Illinois Vol. Infantry
                        Cpl. Arnold Rader, Co. C, 46th Illinois Vol. Infantry
                        Brigadier Gen. John Fellows, 21st Continental Regiment

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                        • Re: Spaulding Jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                          I know this is an old thread. It seems some of the pictures have fallen off. Can anyone post pictures of the Spaulding Jacket? Thanks!
                          Timothy J. Koehn
                          Boone's Louisiana Battery
                          Supporting Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans, LA
                          http://www.confederatemuseum.com/

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                          • Re: Spaulding Jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                            Hi Tim,
                            I am probably about 20 minutes away from the Geneva History Center. I can see about exterior images of the jacket if you'd like.
                            Mark Krausz
                            William L. Campbell
                            Prodigal Sons Mess of Co. B 36th IL Inf.
                            Old Northwest Volunteers
                            Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods

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                            • Re: Spaulding Jacket/Illinois Infantry Jackets

                              Originally posted by MarkTK36thIL View Post
                              Hi Tim,
                              I am probably about 20 minutes away from the Geneva History Center. I can see about exterior images of the jacket if you'd like.
                              That would be great Mark! Thanks!
                              Timothy J. Koehn
                              Boone's Louisiana Battery
                              Supporting Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans, LA
                              http://www.confederatemuseum.com/

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