Civil War Sack Coats

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  • What jacket should you choose for your impression? This video discusses the popular Sack Coat and what to look for! This video is only a brief look at what you should be considering. The following videos should also be watched to help improve your impression:
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  • @illusionclassicrock6742
    @illusionclassicrock6742 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video! One thing to add, a lot of reenactors struggle with a desire to adapt modern style sensibilities to their impression. Instead of trying to look like a Civil War soldier actually did. I like that this gentleman’s sleeves are too short. It actually adds to a more authentic impression. Instead of having everything tailor fit.

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @BenBomb5
    @BenBomb5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm a simple man; I see a video by the 11th Ohio, I skip class to make popcorn and watch

  • @brianfuller5868
    @brianfuller5868 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good video again. The joke that federal uniforms only had two sizes- too small or too big- ran through the war. Enlisted men couldn't do much but cope. Many officers who could afford it paid for tailored uniforms.

  • @njuscg
    @njuscg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the picture of colonel childs with his staff is on my phone due to the fact that colonel childs is my great great great great grandfather and why i got into reenacting. thanks for the information keep it coming.

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was extremely interesting. I can see why those intelligent Maine officers dressed as much like the enlisted men as possible. Only makes sense - and always pays off when it counts - in battle.

  • @wevikings1790
    @wevikings1790 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video, nice job!

  • @glb131
    @glb131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good video. I thought you were going to say that the army issued uniforms in only two sizes, too small and too big. You hinted at it though.

  • @wizardofahhhs759
    @wizardofahhhs759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy how measurements change over time, I'm a tall thin guy and back then would've probably worn a #1, but had a custom leather A-1 made and it's a size 42. I guess it all depends on who's measuring stick you use.

  • @michaelshafto3905
    @michaelshafto3905 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done as always!

  • @PilotSpOB
    @PilotSpOB 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Keep up the vids, not enough of good civil war stuff on here!

  • @RobertSpitzer
    @RobertSpitzer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these videos.

  • @TheMomanslm
    @TheMomanslm 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is life without an occasional coincidence. Spoke to a man yesterday wearing a Carhartt (two T's) hat which simply read Carhartt 1889. Since I thought it read 1839 I googled it. This morning I watched this video.
    The founder of the company is listed as Hamilton Carhartt in Dearborn, Michigan and of course the year was 1889. It also stated the family still owns and runs the business.

  • @neilmoulden5323
    @neilmoulden5323 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really good info for painting my 28mm Wargames figures. Cheers,

  • @annamalin123
    @annamalin123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where the Schuylkill arsenal sack coats a 100% hand sewn.

    • @danielkohli1542
      @danielkohli1542 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of the remaining Schuylkill arsenal sack coats (and other clothing) that have been examined are hand sewn.

  • @annamalin123
    @annamalin123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video an idea for another video is to do a review like this on greatcoats

  • @6omega2
    @6omega2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That quote at 2:28 would make a lot more sense if it read "I have almost vowed never to wear anything BUT the dirty private's uniform..." instead of "by" the dirty private's uniform.

  • @JessicaShull1928
    @JessicaShull1928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed..

  • @marygerlach3445
    @marygerlach3445 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Mary! We appreciate all who watch our videos and support this channel!

  • @DonDon-zm3vz
    @DonDon-zm3vz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do an episode on overcoats

  • @plinkbottle
    @plinkbottle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmm from the look of it an extra belt around the waist could make an improvement. Its a very practical design. I think millions of Chinese wear something similar.

  • @bluesSGL
    @bluesSGL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were the sack coats bag-lined or flat-lined?

  • @sondreheh5116
    @sondreheh5116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Where did you get your sack coat?

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The one the narrator is wearing is from wwandcompany.com/

  • @1stminnsharpshooters341
    @1stminnsharpshooters341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @omegamanprivate7132
    @omegamanprivate7132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WarSack? Is that like a can of whoopass?

  • @alexsacco776
    @alexsacco776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How common was hat brass?

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      As always, it depends on which unit and what point in the war. Even officer's "pet peeves" affected this. The easiest source would be to try and find photos of the unit in question and look at their uniform. Sometimes you can get lucky and uniform issue books indicate when hat brass was given out. Not quite the answer you were probably looking for, but it might help if you had a specific unit in mind.

  • @lilz8848
    @lilz8848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I meant the carribian

  • @gladiatordude3723
    @gladiatordude3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t think I would make a good cavalry man

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josepi The Miner, why not? LOL.

    • @gladiatordude3723
      @gladiatordude3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry well my grandfather taught me how to ride a horse but I would rather be the one cavalry man on foot

    • @gladiatordude3723
      @gladiatordude3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry are union suits period accurate

    • @11thovc
      @11thovc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gladiatordude3723, you mean the term "Union Suits". If I said that in the video, it was just a modern descriptor. But to answer your questions more directly; no, it is not a period term for the garments covered in this video.

    • @gladiatordude3723
      @gladiatordude3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry no I meant the undergarment

  • @manuelkong10
    @manuelkong10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the sack coat is what was usually worn
    and was UGLY
    hardly military at all
    prison fatigue outfits looked just as good

  • @lilz8848
    @lilz8848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would nothave fought !! Both sides where stupid. I would have gone to the Darwinian or signed on to a blockade runner. Somebody should profit Rhit Butler was the smartest civil war character of ever heard of!!!

  • @MotoLuHa
    @MotoLuHa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting video, but those look like scruffy uniforms. If we think that at that time in the rest of the world there were very nice uniforms, these look like work clothes for peasants.