Re: Illinois jacket
A few years back, a gent named Randy Jackson was producing Illinois (and Ohio) State jackets under the name of "Sucker State Clothing". I have lost touch and do not know if he is still in business. He stated in his catalog that these jackets were issued throughout the war by the state. No specific mention of variations, but the examples he produced were based on originals and were done in dark blue satinette and lined in domet flannel(!), there was no mention of the sleeve lining. Features were an 8 button front and 2 on the cuffs, with functional epaulettes. Front pocket(s) listed as optional.
Mr. Jackson apparently also was producing Illinois state jackets and trowsers from the Mexican/Pre-Civil War era, and these he offered in blue--and gray-- jeans, which were also based on surviving originals. Apparently some of these may have been worn by militia units in the early stages of the war. I hope this may be of some help.
Rich Croxton
Originally posted by John of the Skulkers Mess
A few years back, a gent named Randy Jackson was producing Illinois (and Ohio) State jackets under the name of "Sucker State Clothing". I have lost touch and do not know if he is still in business. He stated in his catalog that these jackets were issued throughout the war by the state. No specific mention of variations, but the examples he produced were based on originals and were done in dark blue satinette and lined in domet flannel(!), there was no mention of the sleeve lining. Features were an 8 button front and 2 on the cuffs, with functional epaulettes. Front pocket(s) listed as optional.
Mr. Jackson apparently also was producing Illinois state jackets and trowsers from the Mexican/Pre-Civil War era, and these he offered in blue--and gray-- jeans, which were also based on surviving originals. Apparently some of these may have been worn by militia units in the early stages of the war. I hope this may be of some help.
Rich Croxton
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