How long have we been waiting for this one? Finally a fantastic copy of the original CW period navy blanket. This blanket is 80/20 wool. It measures 66 inches by 90 inches. The blanket is edged with a red, heavy cotton blanket stitch. It weights 3 lbs. The US Navy stencil has been painstakingly copied from the original as has it's placement and even it's small mis-allignment of the the US and the Navy as they were each thier own stencil, not one continuous one. We stencil each blanket by hand. No Silk Screens! The last photo shows the original so you can judge for yourself. We are very proud to be able to offer this outstanding reproduction. We are sure you will be pleased with it as well.
Get ready for one of the most comfortable nights sleep you have ever had shipboard or in the field. I am a hammock man, I sleep in one every night and often nap in one during the day. I have had no better night's sleep in my life than I have since I started using this mattress and pillow. Warm and comfortable without over heating. No more hammock chill butt! I sleep soundly all through the night and all of my patrons report the same. You will not be disappointed.
Works just as well on a cot too!
Our 1st rate mattress and pillows are made from 100% blue and white cotton ticking just as the originals were. Our standard length is 6 foot by a width of 2 foot with a 1 1/2 inch gussett all around. Then we over stuff it to measure about 3 inches thick. The pillow measures 12 by 10 inches and again about 3 inches thick. Rolls up easily and ties with string to make a small bundle for transport. I don't know how you could make a good nights sleep any easier than this.
Now some folks have questioned the size of our mattress thinking it a bit small. I admit that crossed my mind too, at first. Then I slept on one. I assure you for the average Joe this size is just about as perfect as you can get. However, if you disagree, we do offer custom mattress work. Inquiries are welcome.
Nov. 1862 After being assigned to the U.S.S. Vanderbilt, Miles M. Oviatt records in his diary a list of the things he has been required to buy while ship board. Among these items were; 1 mattress $9.13 cents. 1 double blanket $5.04. 1 bottle of pepper, $0.16 cents, 1 bar of soap, $0.31 cents.
CANVAS HAMMOCK
Cotton Hammock Large Soft Breathable Camping Hammock Holds Up to 660lbs Portable Tree Hammocks with Detachable Spreader Bar, Pillow, 2 Strong Webbings and 2 Carabiners
The spreader bars enhance stability, preventing excessive swaying or flipping,ensuring a secure and safe experience,especially when entering or exiting the hammock. With the included suspension system comprising two infinitely adjustable straps and two carabiners, you can easily and securely set up the hammock,promoting safe and enjoyable lounging.The suspension system's carabiners further enhance safety by offering reliable and secure attachment points.
A good quality, heavy duty canvas hammock can be hard to find. So we thought we had better hunt one down ourselves. This is the same hammock that I sleep in every night and have been for years. Mine is right next to a standard bed with a mattress that I paid $2000.00 for. (yeah I know, I can't believe I did that either.) I prefer the hammock hands down!
The hammock, not counting the ropes is a little over 7 ft. long and about 3 foot wide. If you are hanging it outside your going to need a couple of post or trees at least 10 ft. apart and up to 20 ft. or just use the standard metal hammock stand.
Nov. 27, 1862 After being assigned to the U.S.S. Vanderbilt, Miles M. Oviatt records in his diary, Did not feel well this morning. Was reported for not having my hammock up in time and expect I will have to do extra duty.
HAMMOCK STAND
Our metal hammock stand breaks down to fit into a bag (included) just 40 inches long. No tools are required for assembly and it takes about 3 minutes to put together. Light weight yet strong and durable. Should last you a lifetime.
You will need 8 ft. of space (length) to set this up. The "feet" that it rest on are 40 inches. So this can be easily be set up in a 9 ft. A frame tent. You're welcome to stay in touch with your chiropractor but you won't need him anymore.
For some of you with limited space, (car pooling to an event) a mattress ticking that you can empty out and roll up into a small bundle is just the thing. Our mattress ticking measures 6 ft. long and is 2 ft. wide. It fits a standard cot perfectly. When you arrive at the event just take your ticking and stuff it full of straw or hay. Then tie the end shut. You are good to go for the whole weekend! A nice soft mattress for your cot or the ground. If using it on the ground be sure to put a gum blanket under it with the black side down. You'll sleep like a champ. Then when the event is over just empty your ticking, fold it up and away you go.
Now if you like we will be happy to stamp the inside flap of your ticking with the US Sanitary Comm. stamp, no charge. Happy to do it. We could stamp the outside but you just can't see it.
MATTRESS TICKING W. US SAN. COMM. STAMP
#0047A $59.95 BUY NOW!
Now it just does not seem fair to offer a US and not a CS version of this ticking. As we know the Ladies Soldier's Relief Society of Murfreesboro was involved in making all such things for the Confederate Hospital in Murfreesboro Tenn. we thought, who better?!
So you can now get your ticking stamped in just that way.
We could stamp the outside but you just can't see it.
MATTRESS TICKING W. SOLDIER'S RELIEF SOCIETY STAMP
#0047B $59.95 BUY NOW!
SEWN ON LABELS
Or if you prefer we can sew a US Sanitary Comm. label onto you ticking. Or a Soldier's Relief Society label. Very similar to the the one you'll find on the surviving USSC quilts. ONLY $10. BUCKS!
Purchase the ticking above with NO STAMP, then choose which of these labels you would like. We will sew it right onto your ticking.
US SAN. COMM. SEWN ON LABEL
#0047-A $9.95 CHOOSE NOW!
SOLDIER'S RELIEF SOCIETY SEWN ON LABEL
#0047-B $9.95 CHOOSE NOW!
Here's a few period references to having a straw fill mattress ticking.
John Spence's Diary, 1861 Murfreesboro Tenn. Page 13. Speaking of the local Soldiers Relief Society he says; "In a short time large quantities of clothing were made: sheets for bunks, ticks and straw to put in, stoves, kettles and pans.
Fannie Beers volunteered as a nurse during the Atlanta Campaign. She recalls, "Sick and awfully wounded men were hurriedly placed upon stretchers and their bearers formed an endless procession to the rough cars, some of them lately used to transport cattle and dreadfully filthy. Here they were placed upon straw mattresses.
February 1862. U.S. Sanitary Commission, Cincinnati Ohio branch publishes a pamplet on how to make a "bed ticking" that you can then donate to them - which they will then provide to the soldiers.
The Whaler Ocmulgee with a large sperm whale alongside, just captured , and being stripped of blubber and bone on the whaling-grounds of the Western Islands tell the "art of firing a ship" "so listen to the modus operandi First, you cut up with your broadaxe the cabin and forecastle bunks, generally of white pine lumber. You will find, doubtless, the mattresses stuffed with straw, and in the cabin pantry part as least of a keg of butter and lard. Make a foundation of the splinters and straw, pour on top the lard and butter. One pile in cabin, the other in forecastle. Get your men in the boats, all but the incendiaries, and at the given word-- 'Fire!' shove off, and take it as truth, that before you have reached your own ship, the blaze is licking the topsails of the doomed ship."
Two Years on the Alabama - Lieutenant Arthur Sinclair C.S.N.
FOUR YEARS IN THE CONFEDERATE NAVY
"Four Years in the Confederate Navy" (The Career of Capt. John Low on the C.S.S. Fingal, Fla, Ala, Tuscaloosa & Ajax)
John Low came to America from England in 1856 at the suggestion of his uncle, Andrew Low, a prosperous Savannah- Liverpool businessman. Just as he established himself in nautical businesses in Savannah the Civil War broke out. Low was ordered to England to help in the undercover task of buying, building, and convoying warships to the South. William Stanley Hoole traces Low’s adventures in the service of the Confederacy. Low aided in the acquisition and delivery of the ironclad Fingal and the Florida. He served with Admiral Semmes aboard the famed raider Alabama and was involved in the capture, commissioning, voyage, and detention of the Tuscaloosa. His final task was to deliver the Ajax in the last days of the war.
#B983 $39.95
FOUR YEARS IN THE CONFEDERATE NAVY
#B-983 $26.95 BUY NOW!
BOARDING PIKE
Well there is just so long you can sit back and shoot at that prize. At some point you are going to have to board her. When that time comes there is not much sweeter than a good Boarding Pike. When you close quarters that new six shooter is going to empty pretty fast and you really have to get up close and personal to use that hatchet or saber. Give me a boarding pike any time! You're 6 feet away and it never runs out of ammunition.
We threw in a couple of photos of originals that are from the time period. As you can see there is quite a difference from one to the other.
(Original photos from Pirate's Lair, pirateslair.com, a wonderful site!)
These old salts are aboard the USS Enterprize dated 1887. The photo is titled, "Spinning a Yarn". It just goes to show you that from Pre-Rev. War to long after the American Civil War soldiers and sailors were still enjoying a smoke from a good clay pipe.
Our clay pipes are made just as the originals were. This one measures 7 inches from stem to stern. It's a very nice addition to any kit. Even if you don't smoke it's a nice prop.
Owlcotes Baking Co. Ships Biscuits. The most palatable, longest lasting ship's biscuit available at any price. A rival to any London bakery! Enjoyed by sailors the world over. Our biscuits have been known to make the voyage from Portsmouth to
Bombay and back without any sign of spoilage.
Capt. Ethridge, Master of the steamer "KATE" writes us, "I will not leave port until I'm sure that a goodly supply Owlcotes Ships Biscuits have been stored away for the voyage".
Available at the finer ship chandlers in most ports.
Packed in quantities of 4 biscuits per container. A full days ration!
PACKAGING OPTIONS.
Now we all know that biscuits came in crates, not little boxes. But we have to pack them in something now don't we? So why not make it fun?
Your package of biscuits can be labeled as if shipped from several locations. Just choose below.
OWLCOTES BAKERY, OWLCOTES ENGLAND. For ships being refitted overseas. CHOOSE NOW!
MOBILE NAVY YARD. MOBILE ALA. For early war CS.
CHOOSE NOW!
MEMPHIS NAVY YARD. MEMPHIS TENN. For early war CS if dated 1861, Union if dated later. CHOOSE NOW!
NASHVILLE QUARTERMASTER DEPOT 1862. For US troops and ships.
CHOOSE NOW!
LOUISVILLE QUARTERMASTER DEPOT. For US troops and ships.
CHOOSE NOW!
CHATTANOOGA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT 1863. For CS troops and ships.
CHOOSE NOW!
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD 1863. For US troops and ships.
CHOOSE NOW!
C.S. NAVY – CHARLESTON NAVY YARD
NAVAL BREAD RATION – HARD
Issued: MARCH 1861
To: C.S.S. Savannah
Provision Lot No. 7 CHOOSE NOW!
FROM THE BOOK, "INFANTRYMAN PETTIT", Fred Pettit's diary of his servise during the war.
Camp Curtin Pa. August 31, 1862.
"Our rations are crackers, beef and coffee. Their crackers are about as much as I can eat at one time"!
BRASS TELESCOPE 4 DRAW
This is a fantastic 4 draw leather covered brass telescope with sun shield. Optics are crystal clear, Mag. 2 X plus approaching 3 X. That is my best guess. And check out the protective leather covers with strap. Perfect for hanging your telescope away when not in use. Fully extended it measures 16 inches long not counting the sun screen. When closed it is only 7 inches long! it stores anywhere! Perfect for anyone who loves good quality optics.
Back in stock! The long wait is over. Our first class rum ration cup is back. Tin lined copper cup with a brass handle. What a great look and it holds a full measure, 1 shot. A little more if you have a steady hand and fill it to the brim. Don't worry if you don't do it right the first time. You can repeat the process as often as needed.
I have to admit - I do love telescopes and optics in general. So you'll understand that I could not pass these up. These little telescopes measure 6 inches long when closed, 9 inches when fully extended. The fore tube is 3/4 of an inch. I suspect their magnification is about 2X. Both have brass "forward" lens cap covers to help prevent scratching when stowed away. This is one piece of equipment that you will use at every event!
A LARGER SELECTION OF TELESCOPES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 28-B
1858 NAVY OFFICER'S SABER
This beautifully crafted saber (Made by Windlass) is an exact replica of the U.S. Navy Officer's Saber model 1858. As it is pre-war it would have been common among both Union and Confederate Naval officers. The exacting detail is absolutely fantastic. I have seen none better. Belts can be found on page 10.
This 1861 Naval Cutlass is first rate! Made by Windlass, the best there is. The leather covered handle is wrapped with twisted brass wire just as the original. The brass knuckle guard is riveted to the knuckle bow just as it should be. The brass hardware of the leather scabbard is tightly affixed in the proper manner of the era and the leather frog is included. The blade is well balanced and feels positively wicked in your hand. When it's time to "Repel Boarders!", you'll be well equipped with this top of the line cutlass. Belts can be found on page 10.
CS NAVY BUTTON LARGE
" 23 mm COAT SIZE"
#CSN001 $1.50 BUY NOW!
CS NAVY BUTTON SMALL
"15.5 mm CUFF SIZE"
#CSN002 $1.50 BUY NOW!
US NAVY BUTTONS
US NAVY BUTTON LARGE
"23 mm COAT SIZE"
#USN001 $1.50 BUY NOW!
US NAVY BUTTON SMALL
"14.5 mm CUFF SIZE"
#USN002 $1.50 BUY NOW!
CS NAVY OFFICER'S BUCKLE
This solid cast brass CS Navy Officer's buckle is of the highest quality and made right here in the US. It requires your typical belt made for a two piece buckle. Belts can be found on page 10.
CS NAVY OFFICERS BUCKLE
CW-121 $36.95 TEMP. OUT OF STOCK.
US NAVY BELT RIG
Here's a great new black leather navy belt rig. Made from high quality heavy black leather using superior construction techniques by skilled leather craftsmen. This rig is identical to the original and is sure to give you years of service regardless of how tough the conditions. They're really made to last! This belt rig includes holster, U.S.N. marked cartridge box with a 42 inch long belt (that's easily sized down) with the correct black iron buckle affixed. Just the thing to complete that U.S.N. or C.S.N. impression.
Available by the piece or by the set.
That's right, for the first time ever we are reproducing the Hard Rubber U.S. Navy button!
This button is cast from a mold that was made directly from our original Civil War era
Hard Rubber U.S. Navy button. The exact size as the origianl. Just like the ones used on today's Navy Peacoat.
Even though we knew right from the start that their is a limited market for this button, we felt that it is such a unique item that we had to make them and offer them to the hobby.
Perfect for your Navy Jacket or for a sweethearts cockade! It is a perfect match in every way to the original.
Hard Rubber U.S. Navy button
Item # 2185 $1.85 TEMP. OUT OF STOCK.
