Commercial Links

Modified 6/24/08
 

Know a good commercial web site that favors the late 18th century? Please let us know. Inclusion on this list is NOT to be interpretted as an endorsement by the NWTA of any particular product or service. Do your homework, and use your own judgement.


Books, Papers, etc.

American Kestrel Books- "Specializing in history, archaeology, and military history, American Kestrel Books offers fascinating, easy-to-read books designed to fit your budget. Lavishly illustrated with informative photographs, maps, and drawings, the books give enlightening, in-depth portrayals of American society and culture during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries." Particularly in the Illinois.

Dan Joyce, Bookseller

Heritage Books, Inc. publishes History, Genealogy and Americana; new works and classic reprints, including books about Loyalists, Hessians, Saratoga, newspaper abstracts, Chesapeake Bay, John Stark, Arnold's March to Quebec.

Scurlock Publishing, publishers of Muzzleloader magazine.

Sullivan Press "Reproductions of 18th and 19th Century Books, Documents, and Stationery." Lots and lots of stuff.

Prints George sells reproductions of F&I and Rev War maps, as well as Cries of London and "Georgian, Regency and Victorian prints, puzzles, &c.") prints.


General Merchandise

Avalon Forge "Replicas for 18th century living history"

Bradley Company of the Fox "...all manner of goods to assist you in your pursuit of eighteenth century living. "

C & D Jarnagin Company- "Provider of Fine Wares from 1750 through 1865."

Castle Keep Ltd. supplies military reenactors from medieval to modern.

The Discriminating General is mostly a War of 1812 site, but they have some Rev War items and sound clips of period music.

Fox River Traders "The First Choice of the Historical Reenactor"

G. Gedney Godwin, The Sutler of Mount Misery- " Specialists in 18th Century Military Reproductions."

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. "...supplying 18th and 19th century reproductions for living history."

The Military Warehouse manufactures and wholesales military hardware for 18th and 19th century re-enactors.

Najecki Reproductions "...many items of use to Revolutionary War period reenactors."

The Saltbox House  "Located in Northern Illinois, some 40+ miles NW of Chicago, this shop, dedicated exclusively to 18th c, carries everything from quills to furniture.

Smoke and Fire Co.   free catalog of clothing, books and patterns www.smoke-fire.com Retail store located at 27 N River Rd Waterville, Ohio 43566 1-800-766-5334
 


For the Colonial Home

Antiquity Period Designs, Ltd.  Notions, Goods & Wares for the Colonial House

 


Costumes, Patterns, Sewing Accessories, et c.

Burnley & Trowbridge Co. - comprehensive assortment of fabrics, notions, research books, patterns, shoes and accessories catering to the 17th thru early 19th century.

Henry Cooke - is a tailor in Randolph MA. His Company is "Historical Costume Service", Patterns for Men's Coats, Waistcoats and Breeches

Kannink's Korner- Historic Costume Patterns, Books and Cross Stitch Kits

La Fleur de Lyse
- Historical Patterns and Lectures.

Rebecca's Reproduction Vintage Clothing  "Reproduction Vintage Clothing 1750-1919"

Richard Baldwin is a tailor in Syracuse, NY, who specializes in regimental coats for the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Address - 220 Orlando Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205

Shayna Sweigart weaves "historically correct sashes & straps for rifles, powder horns, shooting bags & much more."

Weeping Heart Trade Company, "Clothing Made to Order for Discerning Ladies and Gentlemen, Elk Mocassins, Accoutrements", has their catalog available as a pdf document.

Wm. Booth, Draper - Wm. Booth Linen and Woolen Draper, Haberdasher &c, At the Sign of the Unicorn

Gypsy Caravan - Material, period patterns, other items.


Specialists/Craftspeople

Backwoods Tin. Bob Bartelme makes many fine items in tin and stainless.

Bob Dillon builds Windsor Chairs by hand in the New England style of about 1780. (We have four of them, The red sack back with comb is ours.)

Double Edge Forge- Blacksmith. Includes fishing accessories.

Carl Giordano is a tinsmith.

18th Century Toys and Games Shari Cramer Crawford presents educational programs on "18th Century toys and games"

Wild Goose Traders builds "18th Century period reproduction furniture".

Windsor Chairs by Greg HeathGreg builds by hand.18th Cenury Windsor chairs primarily in the Connecticut style


Other

"Hal Bidlack portrays Alexander Hamilton in costume and in character. " (719 area code?)

Frontline Figures, "Colonial Classics - 18th Century, "Depicting the life of the 18th century." Figurines.

The Kalamazoo Living History Show, March 20-21, 2004, claims to be "The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts." 

Living History Portraits, Mike Sly, Artist

P. Patrick White Historic Art & Illustrations Swamp Fox Knives, a knifemaker, obviously

Wm Hocker Metal Toy Soldiers. At these prices, not exactly toys...

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