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| As all of the reproductions in our line are directly
based upon originals produced within the uniform depot systems from
various regions of the Confederacy, some variation in construction and
stitching is allowed within single lines.
The uniform depot system consisted of a central military depot cutting uniform pieces en masse from the textile goods available that day then shipping the piecework off to volunteer or contract tailors/seamstresses to assemble as quickly as possible. The finished goods were returned to the depot and issued in bulk to the troops through typical quartermaster procedure. With this system it is common to see a uniform of the same cut but different fabrics, variations in number of buttons & button placement, drastically different stitching (even within the same garment) and obvious variations of thread. Such variations and individuality may be seen in our reproductions. IN the matter of topstitching techniques used in our reproductions, because we are reproducing a particular style of jacket rather than replicating the actual jacket itself, we give the client the option of hand or machine top-stitching on certain garments. For example, the original Jones and McDonnell jackets both have machine topstitching. We will replicate the original or we can topstitch by hand and still remain within the realm of accuracy. Garments with this option are noted on this description page. Please make note of your preference on your order form. We will be most happy to discuss the most common variations of the uniform in which you are most interested. Please be aware, however, that our product line is limited to the depot uniforms listed. In order to keep our production line running efficiently we have chosen a select few uniform styles and do not reproduce anything we have not directly studied. -CCT
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| The McDonnell Type Columbus
Depot has the unique feature of machine sewn top-stitching
with blue top thread and brown bobbin thread. The customer can choose
between machine top-stitching or hand sewn top-stitching. The fabric
appears to be piece-dyed jean. Another unique feature is two patch
pockets. We use Gray #10 Jean, Osnaburg lining, and Eagle I buttons; the
trim is indigo wool.
The Jones Type Columbus Depot features machine top-stitching in brown thread, an outside slash pocket, and an inset inside pocket. The customer can choose between machine or hand top-stitching. The fabric appears to be made of piece dyed gray Cassimere with white warp; the collar lining is made from a contrasting gray Cassimere with brown warp. We use Gray #5 Jean, Osnaburg lining, and Eagle I buttons; the trim is indigo wool. The Weller Type Columbus Depot appears to be made from a natural gray jean with a tan warp. It has two inside inset pockets. We make ours with Sheeps gray jean on tan warp, Osnaburg lining, and Script I buttons. The trim is indigo wool. Our Type II Richmond Depot is based on the John Blair Royal jacket. The original is made of jean, has belt loops, an inset inside pocket, and branch trim on the epaulets; epaulet trim is optional for the customer. We use Gray # 5 Jean, Osnaburg lining, and Script I buttons. The Rounded Front Mobile Depot jacket features natural gray jean with a tan warp, twill lining, wooden buttons, and an outside slash pocket with a small welt. Our jacket is made with Sheep’s gray jean with a tan warp, wooden buttons, and a slash pocket. The Squared Front Mobile Depot jacket features natural gray jean with a natural warp, twill lining, wooden buttons, and an outside slash pocket with a small welt. Our jacket is made with Sheep’s gray jean with a natural warp, wooden buttons, and a slash pocket. The Thomas Murphree Jacket is a mid-war jacket that may have been a State of Alabama issue. It is a shell jacket that has a 4 piece body, 2 outside slash pockets, blue trimmed epaulets and was made of piece dyed Cassimere. We make ours with Gray #10 Cassimere, Osnaburg lining, and Eagle I buttons. Our AOT Trousers are a composite of those worn by Columbus White Mitchell and Jesse Beck, two Alabama soldiers in the AOT who had very similar pants. Fabrics can match any of the western theater jackets; they have mule ear pockets, bone buttons, back belts fastened with buttons, and standard depot length. Our ANV Trousers are based on the Richmond Depot type. Fabrics can be used to match eastern theater jackets. They feature mule ear pockets, bone buttons, a back belt that fastens with a buckle, and standard depot length. |
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