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Sack
Coat
"This
should be of lightweight, dark blue wool. Correct pattern with short rounded collars and
faced lapels and cuffs. Four evenly spaced US eagle buttons should fit into hand-worked
buttonholes. Sleeve length should be almost even with body length and sleeves should have
small split to the rear of the cuff. Unlined versions should have all seams flat-felled.
Lined versions should have a one-piece body lining of brown, gray,
green, tan or blue wool or wool/cotton weave and a sleeve lining
of muslin." (Bully Boys) " The
originals were only supposed to be issued in four sizes; 1 = 36, 2 = 38, 3 = 40, 4 = 42. Lined sacks were issued 3 for every 1 unlined. If
made from a Schuylkill Arsenal pattern then it should be completely hand sewn. If from the
Cincinnati Depot or a New York contract a mix of machine sewn and hand stitching."
(Hodge)
John
Wedeward
"Fatigue
blouses of the period were made in four sizes, and the clear majority were lined, despite
the statement in U.S. Army Regulations that lined sack coats were `recruit' coats. John
makes an excellent replica of the J. T. Martin contract sack coat of 1864. Correct collar
and cuff construction; correct tapered front stitching and two-piece back. Lined, with
correct maker, inspector, and size markings. Sewn with brown or blue cotton thread (you
choose) with hand-sewn button holes (button holes will be sewn with No. 10 logwood-dyed
linen thread if desired). Critically acclaimed by the Watchdog as the finest replica sack
coat available." (24th Mich)
C.J. Daly Historical Reproductions (Chris Daley)
"High
quality sack coats in many styles. You will want a lined blouse with a gray or brown
lining. If you order the unlined variety, the cost is $15 more due to hand-felling of
seams. Correct hand-sewn button holes. Coats are only made in four sizes, so order
carefully! Highly recommended by the Watchdog." (24th Mich)
County
Cloth (Charlie Childs)
"Buy
a sack coat kit and sew it together yourself or pay someone a nominal fee to do it for
you. It comes with instructions. This is a fairly inexpensive way to get a good coat. Please consider buying a lined coat. They were
issued on a 3:1 ratio to unlined coats." (W.B.)
Historic
Clothiers (Nick
Sekela)
"Excellent
lined J.T. Martin contract or unlined New York Depot fatigue blouse. Hand sewn
buttonholes." (2nd Wis.A)
J.
Blunt Clothiers
"Excellent lined
or unlined fatigue blouses." (2nd Wis.A)
Mrs.
Eddins' Fine Sewing Emporium (Nancy Eddins)
"Lined
and unlined sack coats." (Bully Boys)
Stephanie
Waldron
"Well
made fatigue blouse. Make sure to mention hand-sewn buttonholes." (2nd Wis.A)
Frock
Coat
''Use
extreme care when selecting these coats, as many are made incorrectly, and material and
workmanship are too crude. The frock coat has a nine button closure, saxony blue piping on
collar and cuffs of worsted wool
cord or wool welt, padded chest, and back skirt pockets."
(Bully Boys) "Two button
functional cuff. Brown or black polished cotton interior. White cotton lining for sleeves.
Two small pockets in the skirt.... Issued with raw bottoms. They come in the same sizes as
the sack coats." (Hodge)
Goldberg
Textile Co. (Pat Brown)
"Excellent
quality infantry frock coat patterned after Schuylkill Arsenal original. Correct details,
including welted piping and hook-and-eyes in the skirts. Lined and padded in the breast.
Correct Schuylkill Arsenal markings. SA originals were completely hand-sewn; this repro
has some machine sewing, otherwise it would qualify as a replica." (24th Mich)
C.J.
Daly Historical Reproductions (Chris Daley)
"For
those who desire only the best, Mr. Daley offers his top notch uniform coat. Save up for
this one. Contact Chris well ahead of time to verify if he is taking orders for uniform
coats." (2nd Wis.A)
Historic
Clothiers (Nick
Sekela)
"Superior
frock coats with higher grades of wool available at an extra cost. Ask about
buttonholes." (2nd Wis.A)
Stephanie
Waldron
"Excellent
frock coats, but make sure to mention hand sewn button holes." (2nd Wis.A)
Greatcoat
"Same
material as the trousers. Single breasted. Five button front. Six button cape. Standing
collar. Lined with heavy cotton, jean or wool. Single button adjustable strap in the back.
Unfinished bottom. Sleeves should also be lined. Same sizes as sack coat." (Hodge)
Stoney Brook
Historical Uniformers (Chris Sullivan)
"Foot
pattern overcoat with cape patterned after a Schuylkill Arsenal original. Machine-sewn;
hand sewn button holes; 15 oz. sky blue kersey wool. High quality construction. Best
overcoat available for the price." (24th Mich)
C.J.
Daly Historical Reproductions (Chris Daley)
"Proper
federal contract foot-pattern overcoat in sky-blue kersey wool." (24th Mich)
County
Cloth (Charlie Childs)
"You
can buy a kit for the finished price of an off the rack one from sutlers' row."
(W.B.)
Modify
a Jarnagin
"See
Watchdog back issue on greatcoats." (W.B.)
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