Attachment 95050 I was an officer with the First Nebraska Infantry, while reenacting for about 10 years, I taught myself rudimentary blacksmithing, leatherworking and made my own uniforms.
Worked as an extra in "Dances with Wolves" and "Glory.
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Served in the artillery and cavalry as well and made a complete 1858 McClellan saddle after months of research.
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I almost, but for the lack of a hone and even bigger lack of knowledge, learned to shave with a straight. ;)
I never did SCA, but I did teach myself tablet weaving. Attachment 95053:mace: