Thread: Civil war era type clothing?

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Last year I was led to a link from one of the posts on the forum but I can't seem to find it. The link was for a website where one could purchase Civil war era clothing made for reenactments at incredibly affordable rates. Does anybody have any other sites with actual clothing vs the inexpensive costume sites? Tia!

I highly recommend Reconstructing History!
I don't do Civil War per se. The group I belong to does Golden Age of Piracy re-enactment, which is early for U.S. Civil War era. That site, however, has plenty from both time periods. I also recommend G.G. Godwin for accessories and such.

They sell civil war costumes on ebay

I don't have any direct experience with them (I'm a pirate guy myself), but here are some Civil War era outfitters to get you started:

• Mercury Supply Company Sutler

• CJ Daley Historical Reproductions

• The Quartermaster Shop

• C&C Sutlery

• Dell's Leather Works

• Coon River Merchantile

• Allen's Laurel Hill Sutlery

• 1860 Garments by Glenda

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Booterbunz

Last year I was led to a link from one of the posts on the forum but I can't seem to find it. The link was for a website where one could purchase Civil war era clothing made for reenactments at incredibly affordable rates. Does anybody have any other sites with actual clothing vs the inexpensive costume sites? Tia!

Not to burst your bubble, but I have met a couple Civil War Reenactors and they are always asked about their outfits. A full uniform, even some period clothing will go for a couple thousand .. its a very expensive hobby

I'm not looking for a uniform Dullahan, more like a dress from that era. I saw them on a website last year, made to your measurements for approximately $100. I want something that won't fall apart if washed...so a regular costume is a no go.

Thank you for the links everybody...on my way to check them out!

recommend
http://www.jas-townsend.com/
and
http://www.fcsutler.com/

have bought from both of them and highly recommend them.

http://www.fcsutler.com/ is a very good website and is where I bought my Civil War uniform. I know you are looking more for 1860's civilian type of clothing and they do sell that type of clothing on there. They have it all. Shoes, hats, shirts, pants, the works. The price tag isn't too bad either depending on what you are looking for.

jas townsend has more civilian tpye clothing. Also if you want to make yourself there are some patterns out there from mccalls i think.

I'd love to be able to sew costumes and whatnot. Sad thing too, I have a sewing machine but can't figure out how to thread the stink in bobbin! LoL