Ok folks we're down to the wire. My second check went out the begining of the week (got held up be a set of tires) Ross Lamaroux (hope I spelled that right) ...
Greets The check is in the mail. BillC From: "Dennis Marshall" <hstrybuf1@...> Reply-To: semwar@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 06:26:38 -0500 ...
Hello, I have a Pedersoli repro of an 1816 Harper's Ferry Mustket for sale. Great shape. I haven't used it for several years now. Dixie is asking $1,025. I...
Here is a link which lists many sources for 1830s era clothes and equippage. there is alot regarding the 1832 Black Hawk War at the top of the page: ...
Just a reminder that 15-17 April 2005 will be the last weekend garrison until the summer is gone. It will be a good time to meet with other members of the...
I was at Fort Foster and Hillsborough River today for some park ranger training. It has been a long time since I have been able to go there, since I am on the...
It is nice indeed to see the construction of the Fort King Trail. As one of the brave hardy few who did the march in December from Ft Brooke to the Dade...
Ross, If only I had some drop fall trousers, I'd offer to help stitch up some matresses. Maybe if providence is on my side I could get some trousers made in...
I can't seem to find much out there (both online and off), but it seems to me that narrow falls were popular during the war of 1812 period, and I have been...
The narrow fall pattern (in trousers, etc) were seem to appear in the 1760s. However, the cut of the trousers of the 18th to the 19th is somewhat drastic. No...
Mr. Blunt, Thank you for your response to my query. Basically what you're saying is that both were around, the narrow falls being common, yet broadfalls were...
It might not be where you want to go but if you need fall fronts quickly Gohn Bros., the Amish suppliers, sell all cotton ones in limited colors. You may...
Adam, Yes, both narrow and broad falls are found in the 1830s. As for civilian roundabouts....these were either found on small children (boys past the dress...
Frank, Thanks for the referrance to the Amish company, but I'm thinking I'd like to make these just for the experience. I've made garments for well before...
Jim, I'll shoot you an email here shortly. But I ain't joking when I say I'm a BIG boy (just ask Ross and Archie about that one). I can draft a pattern in my...
Mr. Blunt, Thanks again for the wonderful information. I'm going to order the past patterns trousers pattern and give it a look once I can save up a few more...
In the 1830's frock coats were considered evening wear and tailcoats were daytime coats. JIM HENSLEY ... From: "Diane & Adam Cripps" <schooltea49@...> ...
Ah, Jim, Thanks for catching me on that one. Guess I'll be working on a tailcoat this summer then. Cheers, Adam ... tailcoats were ... the ... up ... I'm ... ...
Too all that ordered blankets, they are done and should be shipped in the very near future. As soon as they come in I'll broadcast it via the group. Pvt....
Captain Belton intends to be there the full weekend this time round! Yeehaw. Alas, to do so I will miss fort Xmas again this spring...(But I will be back there...
Y'all will have to do without Private Buckwheat McShame this weekend.... I haven't done a whole weekend at Foster in almost a year! and I was at Xmas last...
Adam (and others intereted in this sort of period material culture geek stuff) As for the use of tailcoat v. frock coat. Tailcoats very popular but phasing out...
Joe, Thanks for doing it again! This is wonderful material. Just have to get on the good side of the librarian again. So the frock coats were basically the...
Pards, I know this has sorta been discussed before, but I was wonderin' if anyone has any documentation/info on the militia carrying percussion(non-military...
Calen, The weapon depends upon what type of an impression you are attempting. From what we've been able to assertain over the years, just about every type of...
... If you want to see a great period frock coat, watch Conquerers: Andrew Jackson on the History Channel. I was excited to see some familiar faces on the...
Thanks Dennis! Being a native of Volusia County(at the extreme other end from you) I've always been interested in portraying one of the Mosquito Roarers(which...
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