I have always found that I can work the button shank through the weave of the heavy wool fabric fairly easily without cutting it. As a general rule, I try to...
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Dale Kidd
ucpm_gunner
Jul 10, 2008 5:12 pm
... And I suspect there may have been a side-dish of well-seasoned (by running) foot. ~Dale...
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Christopher Obee
christopher....
Jul 10, 2008 8:10 pm
Very interesting, I am about to begin construction of a US artillery coatee, my first. I'm pretty sure that the coatee will only see seasonal dry cleaning so...
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ronpontiac
Jul 10, 2008 8:34 pm
... With apologies to the late lamented Sir John Cope. 'Now Jimmie, be as good's your word; Come, let us try both fire and sword; And dinna rin like a frichted...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Jul 10, 2008 8:36 pm
Yes. All of the surviving coats that I have here at the Museum (5) all have stayed buttons. Kevin...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Jul 10, 2008 8:39 pm
and once they fall out are a real bugger to get back in unless you open finished ends and re do it!! (I know I tried to do just put it back in and it didn't...
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Steve Abolt
sacbg7
Jul 10, 2008 9:39 pm
Chris, If it is an enlisted coat they are permanently attached. S. Cottonbalers, By God! visit our website at www.cottonbalers.lynchburg.net ... Very...
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Steve Abolt
sacbg7
Jul 10, 2008 9:46 pm
That's the truth!! Ask my ADC Scott McMahon about drawing the fun assignment of removing an old set from a finshed garment of several years and replacing with...
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John Harris
gasmaster42nd
Jul 10, 2008 10:06 pm
... Yeah..... we have the 1839 gate slated for destruction... who needs history, as long as vehicles can get in. 'Course there won't be any history to worry...
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michaeldrouillard
michaeldroui...
Jul 11, 2008 1:17 am
Ok I know its getting down to the wire, but does anybody know where I can find some info about the event this weekend? I searched the site but can't find a...
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James Yaworsky
yawors1
Jul 11, 2008 1:29 am
... [snip]I am about to begin construction of a US artillery coatee,[snip] I'm pretty sure that the coatee will only see seasonal dry ... You plan on cleaning...
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James Yaworsky
yawors1
Jul 11, 2008 1:42 am
Kevin, as Steve said, *unless securely stitched* on the inside, they can fall out... so... when making the coat, *securely stitch* them on the inside. To the...
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R FELTOE
feltoe1812
Jul 11, 2008 1:44 am
Try www.chylersfarm.com Diane ... From: michaeldrouillard <drouillard_summit@...> To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:51:16...
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Richard Feltoe
feltoe1812
Jul 11, 2008 12:00 pm
Jim, Some additional details regarding the staying of buttons. When I was at Glouster Mass. inspecting the original other-ranks 104th coat in their museum, I...
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Ted and Dianna
diannamingo02
Jul 11, 2008 12:28 pm
Steve. Thanks for the button info. I do a lot of hand sewing and I know about the technique of fixing the buttons with a piece of wool. although I've not done...
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mark1814holland
Jul 11, 2008 1:11 pm
Check the birdseye view of Chalmette Battlefield at www.maps.live.com...
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James Yaworsky
yawors1
Jul 11, 2008 2:24 pm
... [snip] ... coat at the front and found distinct linear staining evidence on the inside fabric that indicated that the buttons had originally been held in...
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Ted and Dianna
diannamingo02
Jul 11, 2008 11:54 pm
I have another question about the button subject. How long is the wool piece that is passed through the button eye? is it slightly tapered? Thanks again! Ted...
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LCpl_rm
easeufe
Jul 12, 2008 3:51 am
While giving a tour of the Battle of North Point this morning, a question came up about the number of militia involved (about 3200, mainly from Maryland with...
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tedyeat
Jul 12, 2008 4:31 am
I keep thinking of some of the Creek War battles prior to Horseshoe Bend, in Alabama. What about the Night battle outside New Orleans, or were there regulars...
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glifencible
Jul 13, 2008 7:12 pm
Another great event! I especially love the village battle. I've posted a video of it on my YouTube site. It's just over 8 minutes long; listen for the...
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Craig Williams
sgtwarnersco
Jul 13, 2008 7:32 pm
Great footage Bill! Looks like I missed a good one. Craig Williams ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Coolbogey@...
coolbogey
Jul 13, 2008 7:47 pm
That was a fun video indeed . Its to bad more people wont do the 1812 period . If only a fraction of the other periods got involved you could due ever ...
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Tom Fournier
tom4141fournier
Jul 14, 2008 1:13 am
Unfortunately rain washed out today's battle but the two Saturday battles were great fun. All in all it was a wonderful weekend! Tom Fournier...
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DAVID BRUNELLE
djb1812
Jul 14, 2008 3:39 am
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Bob Dorian
kcbobd1
Jul 14, 2008 6:00 am
Hi, On Geraldo tonight he interviewed a guy that believes that the world will end Dec. 21, 2012. Guess we don't need to plan any events for 2013! ;^) Says...
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mimathews@...
sgtlambert
Jul 14, 2008 6:28 pm
From your token Francophile. Bastille Days is the commemoration of the beginning of the French Revolution. It is a day symbolising the victory of the spirit of...
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BritcomHMP@...
timpickles
Jul 14, 2008 6:42 pm
In a message dated 7/14/2008 1:29:11 PM Central Daylight Time, mimathews@... writes: Bastille Days is the commemoration of the beginning of the French ...
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Craig Williams
sgtwarnersco
Jul 14, 2008 6:56 pm
Hmmmm. I wonder. Is that why Robespierre's death-mask bears such a sardonic smile? Oh, the irony of being "hoist on your own pitard". Craig W ... [Non-text...
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Peter Catley
petecatley
Jul 14, 2008 6:57 pm
Michael, Do the French celebrate the two further restorations of their monachy and even the 1st and 2nd Empires or are they conveniently forgotten! P** ... ...
