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Re: What is the best Federal great coat to buy?
The Jarnagin's I've seen have blue flannel body lining, same as County Cloth: http://www.crchilds.com/Fabrics%20US%202013.html
It would be nice if you knew something about the product before making an ex cathedra pronouncement about its suitability. I think new people who write in with questions have an expectation that statements here will have some basis in fact.
And if it wasn't "hard stuff" the question would not have come up with all. Speaking of "hard stuff," there are people in this hobby -- or state religion, whatever it is -- who haven't the time to learn and practice the necessary 19th century tailoring skills to handcraft their uniforms. I've done it with my 1812 uniforms, but it helped that I'd already retired.
On the whole, if folks have to make a choice, I'd personally rather see them reading up on the Regs, tactical manuals, customs of service, and other sources that will directly support their impression than spending the same amount of time constructing garments that are already available from competent vendors.
Originally posted by LibertyHallVols
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It would be nice if you knew something about the product before making an ex cathedra pronouncement about its suitability. I think new people who write in with questions have an expectation that statements here will have some basis in fact.
And if it wasn't "hard stuff" the question would not have come up with all. Speaking of "hard stuff," there are people in this hobby -- or state religion, whatever it is -- who haven't the time to learn and practice the necessary 19th century tailoring skills to handcraft their uniforms. I've done it with my 1812 uniforms, but it helped that I'd already retired.
On the whole, if folks have to make a choice, I'd personally rather see them reading up on the Regs, tactical manuals, customs of service, and other sources that will directly support their impression than spending the same amount of time constructing garments that are already available from competent vendors.
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