Painted Canvas Cartridge Box and Cap Box

[51stNCVCo.K]

Hello,

Could someone please point me in the right direction for a source detailing when painted canvas cartridge and cap pouches came into use by the Confederates?

The examples in Echos of Glory were made in Columbus Georiga, but do not state when production started.

[BrownBlanketMess]

Re: Painted Canvas Cartridge Box and Cap Box

Taylor,

You will want to get a hold of a copy of "Confederate Oilcloth Accoutrements" by Robert M. Jaffee North South Trader Vol. XVIII Number 1

Williams, Brands & Co. had contracts with the Confederacy from October 1863 to February 1864.

N. Crown & Co. had contracts with the Confederacy during the same period. There was a June '63 order for 200 sets of accoutrements at $12.50 each.

Hope this helps,
Steve LaBarre
CornFed Comrades

[51stNCVCo.K]

Re: Painted Canvas Cartridge Box and Cap Box

Thanks Steve!