It is often confusing and complicated to get started in the hobby of Civil War reenacting. Where to buys things from, what to purchase, who has what?? The list goes on and on.
So we have put a small list together of reputable sutlers that can help you get what you need to join in the great hobby or Civil War reenacting.
And if you have found one that you like and it is not listed here, please contact us and we will look into the sutler and add it to our list.
Happy shopping!
KD's Mercantile: Located locally at 7143 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI. 53214 Phone #: 414-456-1862. Serving the reenacting community with specialized items such as iron work, custom millinary, copper works, chatelines, kids wooden toys and many other unique items. Also a local supplier of Native American crafts and items.
Hansen's Mercantile: Located in Manitowoc, WI. this merchantile specializes in unique re-enacting items, from Cassey-Maswell perfumes and soaps, to oil lamps and specialty dry cooking mixes. All 100% Amish Made Men's shirts in unique fabrics and colors. Amish made tents from A frames to Wall tents. Also, custom made wood boxes and other great items. For more information contact us thru: histocialtimekeepers@gmail.com Wed site to come soon, currently under construction.
Rebel Threads: http://home.earthlink.net/~rebelthread05/ For the Ladies who are looking for unique and custom made articles. From detachabel collars to frilly udersleeves and reticlues. This site is for all of your accessorie needs. Contact her personally for current available items. She recently moved, so the phone number is not updated but use the email address provided.
Fall Creek Sutlery: http://www.fcsutler.com/ This site will get you outfitted in the proper millitary attire, provides you with all of your musket needs, and gets you ready to camp out with a wide selection of tents and flys. Also has a ladies section for hoop skirts, parasols, and reference books.
Abraham's Lady: http://www.abrahamslady.com This site provides great patterns, ready made corsets, accessories and books. A wonderful resource for lady's fashions. Also you can purchase her great research book "The Way They were Dressed in 1860-1865" for $12+shipping. Highly recommended book!
The Quarter Master Depot: www.quartermasterdepot.com Full line of men's Civil War re-enacting gear. From buttons to haversacks.
Castle Keep: www.reenact.com Men's shopping extravaganza! From medevil to 20th century, from Civil War Union to Confederate greys, this site has it all! Great prices and great people to work with. Order on line or call them direct for all of you millitary needs.
Coon River Mercantile: http://www.coonriver.com/ Men's millitary uniforms and accessories. Many of which are hand made by the owner. Top quality. To see their dress uniforms in action, go to our "Harvest Ball" tab and look at our Confederate Lt. under the 2008 pictures. Great people to work with and ship fast!
Blockade Runner: http://www.blockaderunner.com/ Wonderful sellecion of men's and women's clothing, but also a great supplier of tents and accessories. Compedative prices and quick shipping times.
Timeless Stitches: http://www.tstitches.com/ Great ladies and gentelmen's patterns and ready made items. Very easy to use patterns at good prices. Plenty of documentation and lots of great instructions. Good prices and fast shipping.
Gala Rock Patterns: http://www.gallarock.com/ Awsome patterns for men's & women's clothing. Easy to follow directions and great prices. Ship quickly and have great research behind them as well.
The Ragged Soldier: http://www.raggedsoldier.com/ Outfit your little soldier and lady with some great period correct wooden toys and parlor games at this site. It's loaded with toys, parlor games, and informational pamphlets and books.
Dresden Dry Goods: http://www.dresdendrygoods.com/parasols.htm Original parasols recovered and priced for purchase. Also you can send in your original parasols and have them repaired and recovered.
Originals By Kay: http://www.originals-by-kay.com/ Original parasols recovered and priced for purchase, as well as custom and ready-made dresses from sheers to silks. Fantastic delivery time on all instock items.
Treasured Finds: http://www.treasuredfinds.com/cccatalog.asp?bhcp=1 Find all of your chateline pieces here! Sterling silver and priced right. Find the chatelines themselves plus all the gadgets to go on them. Great prices and very quick shipping.
Victorian Bonnets: http://www.victorianbonnets.com/ Custom or ready made bonnets and hats. Fantastic craftsmanship and great prices! Ships quick and does some of the best work we've seen! Period correct styles and fabrics.
Jon Theissen Custom Iron Work: Please email us for a quote on all of your custom iron work needs. Our blacksmith makes fire grates, cooking spits, friction hooks for your lanterns, custom made chandeliers, and other such period creations. He can be reached at: theissentractor@yahoo.com.
Paul Barnhart's Customer Copper Work: A member of the Historical Timekeepers, Paul is well versed in copper creations, from hanging lanterns in a variety of sizes to copper laddles and match safes, Paul can fill your copper needs. Please contact him at: paul@barnhart-studios.com. Merchandise can be viewed at : www.barnhart-studios.com
Mother of Purl: Yarns and needlework supplies. A member of the Historical Timekeepers, Rolene does a fantastic job on all of her creations. Contact Rolene at www.barnhart-studios.com
Jim Feavel Tinsmith works: A member of the Historical Timekeepers Jim makes custom tin items from cups to cases. For more information on all of his wears and ordering direct, please go to www.dixietinworks.com
Robin Stokes: Women's sutlery for all things, from custom and ready made dresses, to reproduction fabrics and period knitting supplies and patterns. Wonderful selections of all items listed and a great research tool. www.robinstokes.com
Andrew La Roche Wet-Plate Photographer: A member of the HIstorical Timekeepers, Andrew makes tintypes and ambrotypes using the same chemistry first published in 1851. Contact Andrew at www.civilwarphotographer.net