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Sutlers
The following Vendors or “sutlers” make acceptable reproductions of the items each is listed for. Although other items may be available from a given Vendor, only the items they are listed for are acceptable for use by unit members. The Vendor List includes more than one Vendor for each item listed to facilitate price comparisons and allow members to select Vendors with suitable lead times. (Please note that as Vendors change their product line, go out of business, or new Vendors emerge; this Vendor List may be amended.)
Recruits should consult their Sponsor or an experienced member of the group prior to making purchases, especially purchases from sutlers at events and Vendors not on this list. There are a vast majority of sutlers/Vendors out there that are only in it to make a buck and will sell inferior/farby items with no compunction. Therefore, both out of concern for your pocketbook and to ensure that your impression conforms to the authenticity standards of the 4th Texas/16th Michigan Reenacting Organization, we again plead that recruits consult with their Sponsor or an experienced member of the group prior to making purchases and that members consult this Vendor List when purchasing items.
Note to New members and Old members who already own equipment and uniform items:
If the uniforms and equipment are considered acceptable by the 4th Texas/16th Michigan Reenacting Organization, they may be “grandfathered” in. Any questionable item(s) may not be used if discretion of the unit disallows it. Members are encouraged to make their own uniforms and equipment with approved patterns and materials.
**Note**
The contact and address information of Vendors on this list may be updated at any time. If you are unable to access a website or not able to get in touch with a particular vendor, please notify the author of this list so that you can be helped and so that the list may be updated and the appropriate changes made. Thank You. **Note**
Created by John Difatta: February, 2003.
Last Updated: February, 2004.
17th Virginia, Co. E., Columbia Rifles, Quarterly Reviews of The Watchdog, & Authentic Campaigner Website consulted. Used with permission.
Patterns: (military): County Cloth, Heidi Marsh. (civilian): Past Reflections, James Country Mercantile (JCM carries; Homespun Patterns, Heidi Marsh, and Period Impressions).
Fabric/Material: Tart-Brantly&Benjamin, County Cloth, Family Heirloom Weaver, Thistle Hill Weavers.
Tunic&Trouser: (kits): Tart-Brantly&Benjamin, County Cloth. (will assemble kits): Eileen Herr, Jodi Nolan.
Tunic&Trousers: (assembled: Confederate): W,W&Company, Tart-Brantly&Benjamin, Historic Clothiers, S&S Sutler. (assembled: U.S.): W,W&Company, Historic Clothiers
Frock Coat: (assembled: Confederate): W,W&Company, Historic Clothiers, S&S Sutler.
Overcoat: Historic Clothiers, S&S Sutler.
Eyewear: Reenactment Eyewear, The Grand Spectacle.
Chevrons: (Confederate): Wooded Hamlet Designs.
Officer Insignia: Wendy Osman.
Sashes: Wendy Osman.
Braces: Chris Graham, Historic Clothiers, Tim Koehn.
Buttons: (military): C&D Jarnagin.
Brogans: Cedar Creek Supply Depot, Mattimore Harness, Robert Land, Missouri Boot&Shoe Co.
Shirt&Drawers (assembled: Civilian): W,W&Company, Jodi Nolan, Historic Clothiers, (assembled: Federal-Issue Shirt): W,W&Company, Historic Clothiers, Jodi Nolan, .
Cap or Hat: (hat): Clearwater Hat Company, Tim Bender ‘TP&H Trading Co.’, Dirty Billy. (forage cap/kepi: Confederate): Greg Starbuck, Historic Clothiers. (forage cap/kepi: U.S.): Brad Keune, Chris Semanick, Greg Starbuck
Blanket: (civilian): Thistle Hill Weavers. (Confederate): County Cloth. (U.S.): Waterside Woolen Mills.
Shelter Half: W,W&Company, Haversack Depot, Heywood Shelter Halves.
Oilcloth: L.D.Haning&Co.
Haversack: Haversack Depot
Canteen: (tin): Village Tinsmith, C&D Jarnagin, Otter Creek Tin ware, Orchard Hill Sutlery. (wooden): Orchard Hill Sutlery, (Confederate& U.S.): C&D Jarnagin, Orchard Hill Sutlery. (canteen strap: leather): C&D Jarnagin. (canteen strap: fabric): C&D Jarnagin. (canteen: covers): W,W&Company, Orchard Hill Sutlery.
Cartridge Box and Sling: C&D Jarnagin, L.D.Haning&Co., Cedar Creek Supply Depot.
Side-arm Accoutrements: C&D Jarnagin, Dell’s Leatherworks, Cedar Creek Supply Depot
Cap Pouch: C&D Jarnagin, Cedar Creek Supply Depot, L.D.Haning&Co., Dell’s Leatherworks.
Waistbelt and Buckles: C&D Jarnagin, L.D.Haning&Co.
Sword Belt: C&D Jarnagin, Dell’s Leatherworks, L.D.Haning&Co.
Bayonet Scabbard: C&D Jarnagin, L.D.Haning&Co.
Knapsack: Historic Clothiers, C&D Jarnagin, Cedar Creek Supply Depot
Rifles/Muskets with Bayonets (defarbed): John Zimmerman, Lodgewood Mfg, Company Quartermaster. (defarbed parts): Lodgewood Mfg.
Bayonets: Lodgewood Mfg, C&D Jarnagin, Fall Creek Sutlery.
Rifle/Musket Straps: C&D Jarnagin, Dell’s Leather Works.
Musket Tool&Cleaning Kits (.58&.69 caliber): Lodgewood Mfg.
Gun Parts: Lodgewood Mfg.
Sword: Legendary Arms.
Side-arms: Lodgewood Mfg., C&D Jarnagin, Fall Creek Sutlery.
Canteen Half: C&D Jarnagin, Village Tinsmith.
Hemp Rope/Twine: Blue Heron Mercantile, The Ohio Hempery,
Needles/Thread Goods: Needle&Thread.
Custom Leatherwork: Period Leather Co.
Lye Soap: Blue Heron Mercantile, The Flying Turtle Mercantile.
Pocket Knives: G. Gedney Godwin Inc.,
Woolen Goods (i.e. scarves, mittens): Kathy Kleiman,
Ration Bags, Wallets, Housewives: C&D Jarnagin.
Soldier Goods (i.e. dominoes, cards, nightshirts, etc.): The Flying Turtle Mercantile.
Glassware: Dog River Glassworks.
Stationary/Period Paperwork, Etc.: Sullivan Press
Period Tobacco Pipes: The Flying Turtle Mercantile.
Tobacco Products: The Flying Turtle Mercantile.
Period Personal Items (i.e. toothbrush, comb, etc.):
-Mess “frying” Pan: Upper Mississippi Valley Mercantile Co.
-Tin Cup: Village Tinsmith, C&D Jarnagin,
-Tin Plate: Village Tinsmith, C&D Jarnagin,
-Flatware: C&D Jarnagin,
-Powder: Powder Inc. (Goex), The Main Powder House (Elephant).
-Manuals: Sullivan Press, Fall Creek Sutlery
-Hardtack: G.H. Bent Cookie Factory, Mechanical Baking Company.
-Parched Corn: Blue Heron Mercantile.
-Salt Pork: Blue Heron Mercantile (salt cured jowl bacon), Smithfield Hams (Luter’s bacon).
C&D Jarnagin Company
P.O. Box 1860
UPS: 103 Franklin St.
Corinth, MS 38834
Ph: 662-287-4977
Blue Heron Mercantile
4202 Hillside Dr.
Lafayette, IN 47909
Orders: 1-800-ANO-1752
Ph: 765-474-8426
Email: sales@blueheronmercantile.com
Cedar Creek Supply Depot (Jim Lammers)
1100 Witt Rd.
Morristown, TN 37813
Ph: 423-317-7602
Dell’s Leather Works (Cathy Vertullo)
83 First Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
Ph: 845-339-4916
Email: dellw@dellsleatherworks.com
Dirty Billy’s Hats
430-A Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Ph: 717-334-3200
Email: dirtybills@aol.com
Dog River Glassworks
Ph: 573-329-2113
Email: wrosecrans@aol.com
G.H. Bent Cookie Factory
7 Pleasant St.
Milton, MA 02186
Ph: 617-698-5945
www.bentscookiefactory.com/hardtack.htm
The Grand Spectacle
528 W. Water St.
Elmira, NY 14905
Ph: 607-732-7500
Land, Robert
5 Columbia Dr. #139
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Or
593 Willow Rd.
Guelph, Ontario N1H7J8, Canada
Clearwater Hat Company
P.O. Box 534
Augusta, AR 72006
Ph: 870-347-2252 or 870-746-4324
The Company Quartermaster
258 N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
Ph: 866-693-3239 Ask for Terry
Charlie Childs
13797-C Georgetown St. N.E.
Paris, OH 44669
Ph: 330-862-3307
Email: cntyclth@bright.net
Evergreen Acres Farm
N2784 Camp Riversite Rd.
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Ph: 920-564-3101 or 920-893-0683
Email: evergreenacresfarm@hotmail.com
Fall Creek Sutlery
917 E. Walnut St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
Ph: 765-482-1861
Email: FCSutler@aol.com
The Flying Turtle Mercantile
2222 Melrose Dr. No. 125
Wooster, OH 44691
Ph: 330-264-5977
www.flyingturtlemercantile.com
Dirty Billy’s Hats
430-A Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Ph: 717-334-3200
Email: dirtybills@aol.com
The Haversack Depot
P.O. Box 311262
New Braunfels, TX 78131
Ph: 830-620-5192
Email: pcavanaugh1@satx.it.com
L.D.Haning&Co.
9560 Neiswander Rd.
Ashville, OH 43103
Email: luther@ldhaning.com
James Country Mercantile
P.O. Box 364
Liberty, MO 64068
Ph: 816-781-9473
The Main Powder House (Elephant)
P.O. Box 5
Peru, Maine 04290
Ph: 207-562-7499
Email: jr@powderhouse.com
Mattimore Harness
509 S. Second St.
Laramie, WY 82070
Mechanical Baking Company
P.O. Box 513
Pekin, IL 61554
Ph: 309-353-2416
Kuene, Brad
19 Pleasant St.
Rocksville, CT 06066. Ph: 860-872-4022
Missouri Boot&Shoe Company
951 Burr Crossing Rd.
Neosho, MO 64850
Ph: 417-451-6100
http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com
The Ohio Hempery
Ph: 1-800-Buy-Hemp
Email: sales@hempery.com
Orchard Hill Sutlery
415 Esperance Rd.
Esperance, NY 12066
TP&H Trading Co. (Tim Bender)
21 Carriage Dr.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Ph: 610-582-0327
Email: tph_trading@msn.com
Starbuck, Greg *
P.O. Box 115
Columbus, GA 31902
Ph: 706-660-9969
Email: cwkepi@earthlink.net
Village Tinsmith
P.O. Box 539
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Ph: 336-468-1190
www.csa-dixie.com/villagetinsmith.ht
Sullivan Press
P.O. Box 407 3405 Main St.
Morganstown, PA 19543
Ph: 610-931-6450
Email: owner@sullivanpress.com
www.sullivanpress.comcnchost.com/
Tart, Brantly&Benjamin (Ben Tart)
P.O. Box 28
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Ph: 252-904-3788
W,W&Company (Dan Wambaugh)
Ph: 517-664-2991
Email: danwambaugh@wwandcompany.net
Zimmerman, John
P.O. Box 1351 (1195 Washington St.)
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Ph: 304-535-2558