The Liberty Greys
6th Regiment, 1st Division, ANV

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Online Sutlers

 Sutlers are the merchants who sell Living History equipment, both at the events, and through the mail. While there are many excellent sutlers besides those on this list, there are also some to be avoided. It is wise to consult with a veteran reenactor before making any purchase. The following sutlers are online to serve you

This list was created with assistance from many sources, most notably that of  Rob Stevenson and our own Marc Averill.  Their well researched information, and dedication to excellence, is much appreciated.

General Sutlers
  • Blockade Runner   Tennessee based general sutler, seen at many large events.
  • C & D Jarnagin    One of the best known suppliers to the mainstream of this hobby, currently upgrading to more authentic goods and production methods.  Mail order and online only.
  • Fair Oaks Sutler  Numerous miscellaneous items.from a fine Virginia sutler.
  • Cedar Creek Supply Depot  Quite a general store.  They make what they sell!
  • E.J. Thomas  Newer sutler, specializing in leather goods, and with other items made by very respected makers.
  • Fall Creek Sutlery    One of the larger general item sutlers, one of the first and biggest online sutlers.
  • Mercury Supply Co.   General service sutler, located in Texas, but seen at large Eastern events.
  • Orchard Hill Sutlery   Good variety of 3-bander muskets, canteens and assorted CW "accoutrements". Based in Bridgeport, NY.
  • The Quartermaster Shop   Michigan based large general sutler.
  • Regimental Quartermaster   Large general sutler, good source for inexpensive tents.
  • S&S Sutlery, Custom uniforms and tailoring. Now stocks Sekela frocks, sacks and leather goods as well as Ray Hock, Jim Warehime, and Jodi Nolan clothing. Catalog can be downloaded..  
  • Trans-Mississippi Depot Company, Wide variety of goods, has excellent militia web and a wide variety of catalog items, including haversacks and knapsacks.

Uniforms

  • C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions  Manufacturer of accurate period clothing (military and civilian). He no longers does custom work, but maintains a large stock of items for purchase. 
  • Country Cloth/Chas. R. Childs  Clothing, blankets, fabrics, kits and sewing patterns, comes highly recommended.
  • Cotton City Tailors  Accurate, custom made shell jackets (high end prices). 1/2 the cost in advance (to start the work) and the balance on completion. $15 penalty for "large" sizes (48+). 
  • N.J.Sekala  Excellent uniforms, leather goods, and others.  Known for uniforms, nut has much more.
  • Osgood Historical Reproductions   Maker of uniforms from County Cloth patterns, and authentic materials.
  • Richmond Depot  Known mostly for qualith clothing, they have many other items as well.
  • Sackcoats (Federal)   Site of John Wedeward who produces some of the best repro Federal sackcoats anywhere. 
  • Tart, Brantley and Benjamin  Considered by some to be the definitive example of well-researched and hand made period clothing and uniforms. Custom work takes time - patience will be needed. 
  • Wambaugh, White & Co.    Uniforms and top notch garment kits.  They stand by what they sell.  Sells period fabrics as well.

Civilian Goods

  • Abraham's Lady    Carries an excellent selection of civilian items.
  • Carter & Jasper  Many civilian items, most notably men's apparel.  Also check out their Groceries section.
  • Elizabeth Stewart Clark   First Class Site!! Great source for civilian historic clothing. 
  • Ezra Barnhouse Goods  Another outstanding source for men's apparel and ladies accessories.  Also check out their fine selection of tin ware.
  • Harriet's TCS   Historic clothing for all reenactors, and sewing supplies
  • Heirloom Emporium   Full service site with a large ladies catalog.
  • JR Robinson Mercantile  Excellent clothing, made by our own Events Coordinator.
  • Past Patterns   The ultimate source for period clothing patterns.
  • Timeless Stitches   Northwest  based, carries men's and women's clothing

Fabrics and Textiles

  • Family Heirloom Weavers   Good source for authentically loomed period fabrics. If you are contracting the work, they will ship directly to whoever is making your items.
  • Farm House Fabrics   Wisconsin based online store, no online order, phone only for first orders.
  • Thistle Hill Weavers   Reproduction fabrics and textiles, based in Cherry Valley, NY.

Military Manuals, Forms, Paper Goods

  • AOP Press (Dom Dal Bello)   Direct source of some of the best Living History Manuals (discounts for quantity orders).
  • Shamrock Hill Books and Gifts   Excellent source for reprints of Civil War military manuals, reprints of letters and diaries, and various Civil War related books. Also stocks books on Irish History and sutler items
  • Sullivan Press   Source for 19th and 18th century documents, stationery and books.
  • The Confederate Shop   All Confederate all the time!! Nothing but confederate items.

Eyeglasses

Head Gear

Leather Goods

  • Civil War Boots  Excellent maker of authentic ACW footwear.  Also sells footwear for other periods.
  • Dell's Leather Works   Quality leather goods at a fair price. Dell has a large catalog and specializes in custom orders. 
  • Duvall Leatherwork  Top notch leather gear, belts, straps, slings, pouches, cartridge boxes,  all on authentic patterns.
  • Dixie Leatherworks,  An excellent source for top quality leather goods. Many itmes not available form other sources.
  • Heritage Leathers  Good source of leather accoutrements, especially British gear.  Note the page on ACW leathers.
  • L. D. Haning and Company   Makers of leather gear (some with confederate lead details instead of brass). 
  • Missouri Boot and Shoe  Well done brogans, knapsacks and other accoutrements.
  • MJN Boot and Leather Shop   Quality brogans, civilian shoes and officers' boots. 
  • Robert Land Footwear  Historically accurate footwear of all kinds.  One of the hobby's best known names.

Weapons

  • Civil War Muskets   Site run by John Zimmerman of Harper's Ferry. He is a leader in improving weapon authenticity and the site is worth a visit to see how your own weapon may be improved or to pick up yet another one.
  • Company Quartermaster    Enfield - bright finish 3-bander with many authentic touches. Nice work at a reasonable price.
  • Dixie Gun Works, Inc.   Dixie is well known in Living History circles and, in some cases, may be the only supplier for certain reproduction items.
  • Legendary Arms   Known for edged weapons they also stock leather goods, sword accessories and some uniforms.
  • Navy Arms Company   Having trouble finding a Navy Arms store? Go to this online site to place your order. The Confederate long arms are in a section of their own. Check out the online "specials."
  • S & S Firearms   Glendale, NY supplier, has a large catalog, mostly mail order, but near enough to visit.

Tin Supplies

Tentage

  • Panther Primitives , The traditional source for tentage and rendez-vous items.
  • Tentsmiths   This is a local supplier located in Conway, NH

Hardtack and other yummies

Various Supplies

  • Big Bear Trading Company    High quality specialty items, often seen at Northeastern events, Note he can supply most reenacting needs by special order,
  • Blue Heron Mercantile   Not really our time period, but many items can be of use to us. Check out the food, toiletries, leather care, gun tools, and more.
  • Boyd Miles   Haversacks, period "stuff" and some interesting "do-it-yourself" ideas. Very eclectic collection.
  • Brass buckles by Hanover Brass
    Excellent brass buckles (to upgrade from the less authentic CS oval).
  • The Carpetbagger    Beautiful handmade carpet bags, haversacks and braces.
  • Cartridge Tubes     Tired of rolling your own...get authentic and mainstream cartridges in quantity from "Irish Joe."
  • Cedar Creek Supply Depot , Quite a general store - they make what they sell.
  • Haversack Depot   Authentically produced haversacks and shelter halfs. Check their New Items link for a number of other items.
  • PM Time Service , This commercial site carries many original period timepieces - want to carry an original pocket watch? This is a place that carries them.
  • Turkey Foot Trading Company  While not an ACW sutler per se, they have many fine items of interest to our period.  Check out their tin ware, hemp products and dried edibles for the haversack.

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