1840-Civil War Authentic Mechanic/ Wheel Cap Campaigner Repro by Mike Anderson

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1840-Civil War Authentic Mechanic/ Wheel Cap Campaigner Reproduction by Mike Anderson, Size 6
This is a new reproduction 1840's - 1870's authentic Mechanic/"Wheel" Cap  made by myself, Mike Anderson of "Anderson Dry Goods." I retired from making goods for retailers about 12 years ago but continued making a few items for "pards." I was a former manufacturer of many items for "Jersey Skillet Licker", "Wambaugh, White & Company", Regimental Quartermaster and a few others. Although I made a wide range of authentic quality goods, I was most known for my headwear. I DO NOT have plans of going back in business but I an committed to using up what remaining quality textiles I still have on hand. Over the years I have examined and handled countless originals and studied countless others that had been photographed. I recreate historical reproductions using period type materials, patterns, and construction methods, giving special attention to details.
This civilian style "Wheel" cap, also known as clerk, pilot, & mechanic cap was inspired by several originals I've studied through period photos. These were common caps worn by men who's occupation didn't require a slouch hat. They were common with pre-Civil War militia and were even worn by a few confederate soldiers during the Civil War. The tailored body is made from a beautiful grey jean cloth. (I believe this is Ben Tarts jean cloth) It is lined with a black cotton twill lining material with a period style label. Leather sweatband carefully handstitched in place finishes the inside.
The outside is finished with a tarred leather visor and a leather functioning chinstrap affixed on each end with brass dome  buttons. Size is military size 6, measuring 23". I've attached my sizing chart with the pics. All these details combined make for a beautiful cap with a great profile. See attached pics as they are part of the description.
The starting price of this cap is equal to or slightly below the price my former retailers
would pay before marking it up to their retail price.
This cap will be listed for one week only, for those looking for a Christmas gift, then if not sold I will relist it again after Christmas. Check out my other listings for additional quality reproductions now and throughout the winter months, until my fabric stash is gone.
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