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Debra Najecki's
American Revolutionary War Reproductions
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Notice: On June 2nd Debra
was feeling weak and went into the hospital. Except for a few days home,
since June 2nd she has been in either R.I. Hospital or Mass. General
Hospital. In that time we have learned that three of her heart arteries
were blocked, two valves were leaking, and several tumors were found
on her lungs which suggested a reoccurance of cancer she has had twice
before. Obviously for past month I have been spending a lot of time
looking after my wife, and spending little time stitching leather, sewing
cockades, etc. On July 2nd Debra had heart surgery and is recovering,
though she has a rocky road ahead. So if you place an order, filling
it will be delayed, especially if it means fabric or leather has to
be sewn such as a neckstock, cockade, sling, cartridge pouch, etc...
Hopefully Debra will be soon home to recover for two months, before
getting back to her regular job. During that recovery time she told
me she hopes to be able to catch up on all her sewing projects. Thanks
for your patience and support. Roy |
Good
day and welcome to our reproductions home page.
On the following pages
are many items of use to Revolutionary War period reenactors. For those who
don't know us, we have been active in Rev War reenacting/living history for
quite sometime. Roy since 1976 and myself, Debra, since 1982. We are currently
members of the 40th Regiment of Foot, Brigade of the American Revolution (Roy
was former Inspector), British Brigade and Company of Military Historians. Over
the years we have examined many original accouterments and other period items
in private collections and public museums. This knowledge was combined with
experience in traditional leatherwork, hat blocking, sewing, and finding correct
materials so we could make accurate reproductions.
Some of the items we offer
are pictured in Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution
by George C. Neumann and Frank Kravic, Soldiers in America by
Don Troiani, and other well-known reference books. Where applicable we have
noted the book, page and figure number in the item description.
To further document some
items herein I have liberally quoted from Bennett Cuthbertson's A System
for the Compleat Interior Management and Economy of Battalion of Infantry,
1768 edition. Mr. Cuthbertson was a Captain in the 5th Foot and his recommendations
appear to have been followed by many of the British regiments as exemplified
by the frequent appearance of his suggestions written verbatim in several
other
books and regimental orders. It is not known if Cuthbertson was describing
the current practice in the 5th Foot or what he wished they did but nonetheless
his book was widely read and to some extant his recommendations were followed.
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