I'm new to this site and only recently, by the encouragement of friends, moved into the progressive camp in reenacting. I've searched the site on this topic but found nothing.
I recently noticed that Jersey Skilletlicker is offering a pleated Confederate frock coat for sale. First question, how accurate is that for enlisted men? I've seen Gen. Buckner's at the Museum of the Confederacy and I know Gen. Billy Mahone wore one, but would it be period-correct for early war infantrymen or militia? I've also seen it called a fatigue coat.
Second question, where would I find a pattern for it? A friend of mine's wife is an excellent period-correct seamstress and would sew it for me. I've checked Charlie Child's and Past Patterns' websites, but they don't list it.
Please forgive me if I've asked some stupid questions... I'm new.
Sincerely,
Dave Eggleston
I recently noticed that Jersey Skilletlicker is offering a pleated Confederate frock coat for sale. First question, how accurate is that for enlisted men? I've seen Gen. Buckner's at the Museum of the Confederacy and I know Gen. Billy Mahone wore one, but would it be period-correct for early war infantrymen or militia? I've also seen it called a fatigue coat.
Second question, where would I find a pattern for it? A friend of mine's wife is an excellent period-correct seamstress and would sew it for me. I've checked Charlie Child's and Past Patterns' websites, but they don't list it.
Please forgive me if I've asked some stupid questions... I'm new.
Sincerely,
Dave Eggleston
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