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Del and Jean Warren
James Country Mercantile
I Like That Good Old Song
More than 100 mid-19th century songs, with the melody line of music AND chords for strings! The authors of the book, John and Elaine Masciale, have gone to great lengths to document each piece, including date of first publication, many verses for each song and all in the "original" language. Spiral bound for easier use. Order yours now!
Note: The lyrics in this volume are original and are at times racially and ethnically charged or offense. They do not agree with any of the bigotry or racism expressed in any of the songs. They do, however, believe that it is important to face history directly and to see it for what it is. They have not altered any of the words to make them any more palatable or politically correct. The reader must choose what to do with them; the authors will not and cannot make that decision. Some will use the words as written; others will modify some or all of the "offensive" words; and still others will performs the pieces as an instrumental only.
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NEW PATTERN! A Work Dress with Three Sleeves & Optional collar. Circa 1833-1856. View A has short sleeves and square collar. With the exception of the square collar the sleeves can be dated as early as 1833 even though the pattern from which it is made is printed in the 1838 edition of the Workwoman's Guide. Images can be found with the gathered bodice and square collar dating from the late 1830s to 1842.
Created from patterns in the Workwoman's Guide titled "A full High Gown, To Open In Front." The cutting and construction directions were adequate in the mid-nineteenth century but would be difficult for today's sewer to understand. To make it easier to sew, we copied the construction and sewing methods used in original mid-nineteenth century work dresses found in private and museum collections.
According to the author a full high gown that open in front is "... particularly suitable for house-maids, dairy or kitchen-maids, char and washerwomen; they should be made of the strongest print, ... It is bad economy to buy a cheap poor material for a working dress, under the idea that is will do very well for common purposes, when they should stand a good deal of wear and tear."
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2013 Mort Kunstler Calendars
Are Now Available!
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We have both the Civil War Calendar -- the mixed North/South, and the Legends in Gray Calendar which emphasizes Lee, Longstreet and Jackson. Get yours now before they sell out! Click here. |
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Newest Books! -
Civil War Camp Songs
Contains songs sung by the soldiers around camp. It has a forward by Bobby Horton, one of the leading Civil War musicians, and contains many photographs of reenactors and reenactments. -- $20. Order yours now!
The American Civil War A to Z
An excellent overview of the war, written in clear terms. It will be very useful for school presentations and home schooling. It also contains an extensive bibliography for further reading -- $15. Order yours now!
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LIMITED SUPPLY of cloth shopping bags -- or pokes. The size is approximately 18"x15" with fabric handles. Made in the U.S. Two colors choices -- a green multi-stripe or a turkey red/black multi-stripe. Photos are coming! These are perfect for your reenacting needs or your everyday shopping. Priced at only $20 -- get one today!
JUST OBTAINED! "Small China" or "Small Calico" Buttons. These are similar to the buttons found on the Arabia steamboat which sank near us in 1856! These are 20th Century production buttons from Czechoslovakia -- but they are true small chinas! We have both 1/2" and 3/4" sizes available in colors of red, tan, black and navy blue. Not all colors are available in both sizes. This is a small supply at only 50 cents per button, SO DON'T DELAY!! Call us for specific details or to purchase, 816-781-9473.
We have just added the new Partially Boned Transition Stay drafted from the original at the Connecticut Historical Society, circa 1793-1820 available through Past Patterns. The pattern package contains Past Patterns' background notes, published for the first time, reviewing differences among 18th-century stays, transition stays of the late 18th- and early 19th-centuries, and classic stays of the first quarter of the 19th-century through the early 20th-century.
We have just added three new Period Impressions Patterns. Two options to the Cloak and Paletot are the Mantle and Mantlelet. A 1860's Wrapper, much requested, has also been added. Click here for new selections.
We also offer the Past Patterns #041 U.S. Army Roundabout Matching 1812 Specs. James Kochan is the spirit behind the development of this round jacket pattern. He provided the concept that the cuff had to be added to the documented sleeve length. He also suggested the height of the collar with documentation from the National Archives. The other vital person, who even James Kochan will acknowledge shared his research with a teenaged James, is Stephen Osman. Stephen has been researching in the National Archives for over 35 years. Click here for our selection of Past Patterns.
Can't figure out what to give for Christmas, birthday, etc.? Trying to find a gift for the living historian who has everything? James Country Gift Certificates are now available for purchase online below. Need a different amount than what is available? Just let us know by calling 816-781-9473.
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NEW DVD Package -- August Light: Wilson's Creek and The Battle for Missouri.
Produced by Wide Awake Films, the two disc set chronicles the Battle of Wilson's Creek, the second major battle of the Civil War. Using historically accurate re-creations captured in dazzling High Definition, as well as meticulously detailed maps and newly re-discovered archival photographs, this film, three years in the making, presents an unprecedented depicture of the clash between North and South in a battle that helped to determine the fate of Missouri. Price is just $29.95. Order yours now!
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Grey Slouch Hats Now In Stock!
We have received a limited supply of our slouch hats in grey, sizes medium, large and extra-large. Limited to stock on hand, as we do not know when we'll be able to get more! Click here for order information.
Now your source for Robert Land brogans!
Robert Land is one of the top makers of period brogans, and James Country is proud to be a retailer of this fine product. We currently have a wider selection of footwear on hand -- and will have through the Manassus reenactment. Click here to order.
For more, we have the Civil War brogans, the Workman's boot and the Georgia shoe. For women, we now have a stock of the side-lacing shoes as well as the front lacing Balmoral shoe. Civil War brogans are $125; all other styles on hand are $145. To be sure we have your size on hand, please call us at 816-781-9473 and let us check our inventory -- or stop by the tent at the 150th anniversary reenactment of Manassas and try a pair on! Click on photo at right for additional shoe styles.
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We have plenty of hoops!!!
As you may have heard, some sutlers have lost their supplier of hoop skirts. Thankfully, James Country is not one of them! We still have a good steady sourse of quality hoops at what we believe are reasonable prices. The only difference is that we now have them in TWO SIZES: waists of 38" or less and waists of 38" or more.
So -- don't be fooled -- James Country remains committed to serving the reenactor and living history communities with quality goods at reasonable prices. We are here to serve YOU!! Click here to order yours.
Missouri Confederate Battle Flags
We have finally located a source for 3-ft. x 5-ft. cotton Missouri Confederate Battle Flags!! 100% cotton, sewn on both sides - the true Missouri flag -- red border, blue field and white cross. They are in stock now at a value price of just $50. Click here to order yours.
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More Books! -
Portraits of Conflict - A Photographic History of Missouri in the Civil War
A FANTASTIC books authored by William Garrett Piston and Thomas Sweeney. As we approach the 150th anniversary of the numberous 1861 battles in Missouri, learn more about the numerous folks from Missouri who had roles in the war. Hardback, 337 pages, full of photographs. -- $60. Order yours now!
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A Tour Guide to Missouri's Civil War. Friend and Foe Alike: The First Comprehensive Sesquicentennial Driver's Guide to Civil War Battlefields and Sites in Missouri
Authored by Gregory Wolk, this is a 252 page softbound guide that "describes over 230 historic sites with detailed driving instructions." Full of photographs. Price is $29.95. Another excellent way to prepare for the coming 150th anniversary years of 2011-2015. Order yours now!
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The Flags of Civil War Missouri has finally arrived!
An excellent companion to The Flags of Civil War Arkansas, it details the many flags carried by Missouri troops with photos in full color. The Flags of Civil War Missouri is written by Glenn Dedmondt and covers the period 1850-1877. Flags awaken incredibly powerful and patriotic emotions. Throughout the 1860s, scores of Missouri secession flags, state guard flags, and battle flags unfurled over the ranks of men defending their homelands against invading soldiers from the North. Symbolizing the way of life the men of Missouri sought to protect, these flags provide a unique index to the history of the Civil War in this western state. Price is just $22 -- in stock, ready to ship. Order yours now!
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Just added -- Fantastic books on period fashion and fabric!
We have just added two new titles from Victoria and Albert Museum: 19th Century Fashion in Detail and Indian Chintz for the Western Markets. Both books feature absolutely fantastic photographs from the collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum. 19th Century Fashion in Detail includes fashions for both men and women; Indian Chintz features the fabulous fabrics woven in India during the 1700s for the European markets. Another book on textiles: American Textiles 1650 to 1900 is also available at James Country Mercantile. A HUGE book detailing all types of fabrics available during the period. The best part of this one is the photographs of actual swatch books and samples with amazing detail. Click here to order any of these new books.
Out of print for many years -- they're back!
Sterling Price's Lieutenants by Richard Peterson, James McGhee, Kip Lindberg and Keith Daleen is considered a definitive work on the Missouri State Guard. Click here to order yours today!!!
In Deadly Ernest - The Missouri Brigade by Phil Gottschalk is available again! The definitive work on the Missouri Brigade, with a new forward by Edwin Bearss. Edwin Bearss had described the Missoui Brigade as follows: "They make the Stonewall Brigade look like The Little Sisters of the Poor!!!" Hardback, limited printing, $35.00. If you don't have one of the originals, get yours today!!
"Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade" has finally arrived!
Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade by Deryl Sellmeyer is here! 355 pages in hardback - it describes the toughest, most accompolished cavalry brigade west of the Mississippi River. This factual, fully documented account traces the Confederate unit's history from its origin through the end of the Civil War. General Jo Shelby has been described by Edwin Bearrs, US Park Service historian emeritus as being so superior to Federal cavalry officers that "there wasn't a Yankee officer fit to carry his tack." With the dust cover painting by Andy Thomas of Carthage, "The Battle of Marshall." Packed with photos - priced at only $32.95. Get yours today!
The Burning of Osceola, Missouri, paperback $12.95
Seeding Civil War: Kansas in the National News 1854-1858, hardback, $35.95
Guide to Missouri Confederate Units, 1861-1865, hardback, $34.95
Failed Ambition: Civil War Journals of Cavalryman Homer Harris Jewett, paperback, 21.95
The Civil War’s First Blood: Missouri 1854-1861, paperback, 29.95
Other items added to the selection at James Country Mercantile -
Missouri Civil War Card Deck - double size, full color, very well done with great photographs, including our own Elliott's Scouts!!! The cards start with the "bleeding Kansas" pre-war years, then feature the various battles and skirmishes of the war years, general on both sides, and other facts of Missouri Civil War history. It is a standard 52-card deck. They are WELL DONE.
Past Patterns single-breasted Shawl Collar Summer Waistcoat, circa 1845-1858.
Pocket Mirrors - We have just found a wonderful line, about 4 inches in diameter, in a wood frame. A must for all reenactors.
Homespun Towels/Handkerchiefs/Scarves - During the past year we have also added our own line of these items. We stock a variety of colors - let us know your preference. CALL 816-781-9473
We have acquired an original report of the Court Martial of Col. Charles Jennison! Col. Jennison, of the 15th Regiment, Kansas Cavalry, Volunteers, was tried on June 23, 1865 on a variety of charges related to activities in southern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. This report details those charges and the results of the trial. Copies of the report are only $3.00 each.
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