Anyone who has ever searched for good custom blades knows that they are hard to find. Stop wasting time looking for that perfect blade and The Complete Bladesmith will show you how to take a bar of steel and forge it into the blade of your dreams. This guide to smithing world-class blades is for […]
Describes how and where the American longhunter lived. Discusses the clothing, weapons, equipment used in the everyday life of a longhunter.
This is the second printing of Doddridge s Notes. The first was in 1824, by Mr. Doddridge himself, at the office of the Wellsburg, Va., Gazette. It consisted exclusively of the Notes. Hon. S. W. Pennypacker, former governor of Pennsylvania, well known as a lover of old books, says, in a few lines inscribed on […]
This large 8-1/2 x 11″ softbound Sketchbook is filled with the art and research of Mr. Ted Spring. Re-enactors who portray the French and Indian War era, and the Revolutionary War era, will enjoy his work. This book describes the clothing, arms, accessories, and lives of the Highlanders, Rangers, and other mercenaries. Plans and sketches […]
Slipping away from us in these times of the homogenization of culture are the traditions of older societies, some of them dating from 9000 B.C., who understood and were in tune with the changing vistas of the North American continent. Practical, yet with an eye for beauty, these peoples clothed themselves in a vast array […]
Hardback. The book offers an overview of textiles in America, based on years of research, that is unmatched in scope. Imported textiles played a central role in the lives of American colonists. The most-imported commodity, and a highly valued one, textiles were used for bedding, bed curtains, clothing, household linens, window curtains, upholstery, and floor […]
Hardback. The art of embroidery has been practiced for thousands of years. In the West, traditions have been at the mercy of trade and fashion, but in other regions embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This beautifully illustrated book examines in detail the fascinating symbolism of the motifs and patterns that give […]
Antique clothing worn by men, women, and children in the eighteenth century offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of colonial Virginians. Accessories such as aprons, gloves, hats, handkerchiefs, fans, shoes, stockings, and undergarments are also illustrated. 79 pp.; 48 color photographs; 64 black-and-white photographs
By Julie Hudson – Use this hand chart to tell which fibers are natural by flame and ash color.
The purpose of this book is to correct any preconceived ideas about the American Rifleman; to present to those who wish to re-enact or interpret the rifleman’s role, a compact conglomeration of his clothing, arms, and equipment. Also, it can serve as a guide for any who wish to find out about the smallest detail […]