The simple yet versatile CS
commutation period jacket is an essential item to have in any CS living
historian's closet. Time and again simple jackets with a six
piece body and two piece sleeve are seen in pictures from every period
and theater of the war. Sadly, surviving examples of the myriad
of jackets worn during the commutation period are few and offer only a
small sampling of these jackets, and we are forced to use photographs
and first hand accounts to better piece together the typical appearance
of the Confederate soldier on campaign.
In the past our kits have been constructed to
replicate specific originals, this time we are replicating a
traditional jacket incorporating common features and construction
techniques that were used on original jackets. The benefit to
this is that you will be making an authentic, versatile, and entirely
handsewn jacket, and those of you who have a specific original you like
will be able to alter your kit to replicate that jacket. The
pattern for your kit will be drafted from DeVere's system of
patterning, which was used extensively before, during, and after the
war and was common throughout the country. With a simple squared
body, fashionable wide elbow sleeves, and a plain squared off collar
you will truly have the appearance of the common Confederate soldier.
We will offer optional epaulettes for anyone who
would like to add them to their jacket. However, the most
exciting thing of all is that you will have your choice of three
different excellent jeans, custom woven for us by Family Heirloom
Weavers, and if you like, choice of blue jeancloth or black twilled
wool to make your collar, epaulettes, or both. All of the jackets
will be lined in superb Ben Tart cotton osnaberg, and you will have
your choice between federal eagle buttons or cast brass block "I"
buttons! With all of these choices you will be able to make a
jacket that is truly unique and authentic!
With our kits you will receive:
-All the pieces pre-cut in your choice of jean.
-7 page instructional booklet with dozens of full color pictures.
-All the thread and buttons you need to make your jacket.
-A piece of wax to use on your thread.
-As always, my contact information if you get stuck on any part of the
construction!
To order, first choose your jean:
Fawn Tan Jean
Camel Tan Jean
Then, if you so choose, let us know if you would
like your collar or epaulettes to be of a different color than the body
and choose between these materials:
Blue Jean
Black Twilled
Wool
Finally, decide if you would like federal eagle
buttons or brass block "I" buttons.
Kits are available in sizes up to a 48 chest, though
we can offer sizes up to 52 chest for $15.00 more.
Email us at
dan@wwandcompany.com or call us
at
517-303-3609 9AM to 6PM EST Monday through Friday to place
your order!
Combine this kit with a CS issue shirt kit
for just $125.00! Click the link below for more details!
Confederate
Issue Shirt Kit
We're waiting for your order!