I was wondering if anyone had some info on Confederate greatcoats. Winter is here, and I am not looking forward to another year of freezing my rear off, and decided to try and get a great coat that is somewhat period correct, (and isn't farby!)
The info i got on coat usage was that:
1, Confederate soldiers were issued a small number of domestically produced overcoats.
2, most overcoats were re-dyed Yankee coats to change them from the vibrant and conspicous Sky Blue, to the subdued blacks, browns, and greys, to prevent friendly fire and false representation on the battlefield.
3, later in the war, (1863-65), English army cloth coats were becoming commonplace.
4, jeanscloth, satinettes, etc, were the most common materials for homespun and southern manufactured overcoats during the war, leaving info for broadcloths and all-wool fabrics wanting...
I look to be making my coat. Any input for colors of materials, patterns, lining options, etc, are greatly appreciated.
If anyone has any help with this, i'd greatly appreciate it!
Pvt. Henry S. H. Bouscher
Co. B, 12th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Petersburg Greys
MAHONE!!
The info i got on coat usage was that:
1, Confederate soldiers were issued a small number of domestically produced overcoats.
2, most overcoats were re-dyed Yankee coats to change them from the vibrant and conspicous Sky Blue, to the subdued blacks, browns, and greys, to prevent friendly fire and false representation on the battlefield.
3, later in the war, (1863-65), English army cloth coats were becoming commonplace.
4, jeanscloth, satinettes, etc, were the most common materials for homespun and southern manufactured overcoats during the war, leaving info for broadcloths and all-wool fabrics wanting...
I look to be making my coat. Any input for colors of materials, patterns, lining options, etc, are greatly appreciated.
If anyone has any help with this, i'd greatly appreciate it!
Pvt. Henry S. H. Bouscher
Co. B, 12th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Petersburg Greys
MAHONE!!
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