Links to History and Traders Sites
Links
Buckets
Bucket Book--HOW TO MAKE A COOPERED WOODEN BUCKET- a how-to book with 110 pictures and 10 illustrations on making a wooden bucket
Bucket Making Tools we sell--Hand tools for making wooden buckets
Native Basketry: Survival, Beauty-This site has a wealth of information about basketry amongst the Indians in California, history, plants used, giant baskets, baskets used as clothing, etc.
The Basket Man- Handmade hardwood maple baskets ie. Biscuit, cake onion apple, potato, cake, picnic baskets and more
Blacksmithing
Anvil Fire--How to get started in blacksmithing
Bowls
The Bowl Man-craft of bowlmaking
Brooms
Explore the history and making of butter
Ripening - to convert fermented milk sugars to lactic acid
Candles and lighting
Period Lighting Fixtures-handmade reproductions of early American lighting- 1620-1850 chandeliers, lanterns and history of lanterns.
The American Civil War -a multitude of articles on the Civil War
Civil War Courier- Civil War Photo Gallery
Circle City Copperworks- artistic sheet metal design & fabrication
The Ancient Trade of Coopering- an article about coopering
Coopering at Colonial Williamsburg
Making bucket hoops at Williamsburg
Cooper Tools
Beaver Buckets -Hand-forged cooper tools
Cooper tools-list of tools for coopering and how they are used
Cottage Industries
Homemade in America- This website has a multitude of homemade crafts made only in America
Fabrics
The Ulster Linen Co. Inc.-linen fabrics from Ireland, Belgium, and Czech Republic
Early American Life Magazine-information on early American style, decorating, and traditions. Also antiques and reproductions made by craftsmen today.
C&D Jarnigin Company-Revolutionary War Links
1. Millinery (Hats)
Clearwater Hats-Hats of the Revolutionary War, Fur Trade, Civil War, Old West, Victorian, and Hollywood
2. Historic hats for ladies- Vintage hats of Victorian, Edwardian, 1920’s, 1930’s eras
Daryne Dial Modiste-Handmade women’s hats
3. Period Clothing
West Point Sutlers & General Store & Homespun clothing --items for American Civil War re-enactors and enthusiast
4. Homespun clothing & material
Hemp Basics-Suppliers of traditional hemp fabric, cordage and canvas
New Heirlooms-Homespun, woven and knitted shawls, scarves, stoles, hats and mittens, linsey-woolsey and homespun yarn
5. Tudor Dressing-High Quality Medieval clothes--Pirate & renaissance- shirts, coats, boots, vests, dresses, swords, helmets and more
The Basketman-Chairs and Tables of the 1700's
Marge’s Braided Rugs-Custom handmade braided rugs of 100 % wool
Columbus Washboard Company- Washboards used to make decorator items
Kegs
Vivandiere Kegs-Where to buy them
Knives
Gaster Knives-- authentic knives
Laundress
Living History
Kalamazoo Living History Show --
LogHomeLinks.com- hundreds of links, plus great articles, & information to assist with log home building and buying research.
Old Mills
Spoom --Society for the Preservation of Old Mills
Workshop studies the history of mills
West Wind Milling Co.--We
offer flours from certified organic grain, as well as many
organic or sustainably grown and raised Michigan foods.
Medieval wares
Gaukler Medieval Ware-antiquities, styles and materials based on period originals
Revival Clothing-14th century medieval clothes presented in detail with period sources and research
Medieval Armor- Medieval Armor and Medieval Knights, costumes, clothes, shields, swords and Medieval weapons; Renaissance clothing, dresses, Pirate clothing
Association of Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM)- an organization of people who bring History to Life
Colonial Williamsburg-Making Circles-an article from CW Journal about casks and coopering at Colonial Williamsburg
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History-- Jim made barrels and kegs for them (Photo)
Gennesee Country Village-Cooper Shop
Lincoln's New Salem, IL- Jim coopered in their cooper shop (Photo#1) (Photo #2)
Old Sturbridge Village-Cooper Shop and coopering questions answered
Plimoth Plantation---Jim refurbished barrels for them (Photo)
Legends of the Old West -articles on: American History, Ghost Towns, Historic People, Old West Legends, Outlaw Legends and more.
Handcrafted Western Wagons -Red cedar wagon replicas for home or garden
Pewterware
Gibson Pewter-Handmade lead-free reproduction pewterware
Lewis and Clark Expedition- Jim making buckets in row 2, first column
Kalamazoo Living History Show-March 19-20,2005 bringing history alive
Rustic Ranch Furniture Co.- western and rustic furnishings and home decor
Shakers
The Shakers- article from Wikipedia
Colonial Williamsburg-article on the silversmith
Jeffrey Herman- silver restoration & conservation
How to Make Soap- Basic method with recipe
How to Make Soap and Homemade Concoctions - recipes included
Walton Feed - Soap making- a page of links to articles and other soap sites
Texas Soap & Sundries -purchase lye soap
The Soap Factory -history of soap making
Spurs
Roger Gaster makes authentic spurs
C&D Jarnigin Company- provider of fine wares from 1750-1865
Fall Creek Sutlery-Civil War Sutler
G. Gedney Godwin Sutler of Mount Misery-18th Century Re-enactment Supplies
Panther Primitives-Medieval pavilions, and tentage, military tents, scouting tents, tepees, and other products
Smoke and Fire-
Catalog of Colonial, Scottish, and Medieval clothing, patterns, books, historic
camp gear and period accoutremen
The Sutler Stores- supplier of authentic items for re-enactors, collectors, etc.
Uncle Tom's Outhouse -White oak baskets, lye soap, cornhusk dolls, doughbowls, berry baskets and more
Tinsmith
The Village Tinsmith--history about the tinsmith and care of tin; tinsmithing products available
Tiller’s International-keeping the art of draft animals, farming, woodworking, blacksmithing and other skills alive by having classes and tours, Scott, Michigan
Vivandieres
Vivandieres of the Past_ Photos
Washboards
Beaver Buckets Washboards-authentic wooden washboards
Columbus Washboard Co.- oldest washboard company
Red Hill General Store-a variety of washboards
Colonial Williamsburg site-tells about the wheelwright
Radnor Links: Wagons and Wheelwright
Craftsmen in Wood- maker of beautiful hardwood doors and cabinet fronts in any architectural style, also hardware for doors and cabinets
Woodworking com- how-to articles of woodworking
Sylvan Wood--manufactures Victorian shelf brackets, corbels, fascia, friezes, vergeboards, gingerbread trim and more
Handcrafted Wooden Spoons--Handmade one of a kind wooden spoons,
spatulas and other high quality wooden cooking utensils.
Yokes
Beaver Buckets yokes-- working yokes for adults and children
OTHER LINKS
Furniture
Countryside Cabinetry-beautiful oak furnishings, children's wooden toys
Northwood Collections-Amish indoor and outdoor furniture, lighthouses, sea-inspired decoations
Harmony Cedar--Hand
Crafted Amish Furniture and crafts, sellers of fine handcrafted dining tables,
cedar
chests and unique gifts
Aunt Myrna’s Cabin-get away cabin on historic ranch in Pine Ridge area of northwest Nebraska. Hunters haven.
C & C Processing-
Great meats
Blue Valley Brand and Pony Express Ranch meat products. hickory smoked hams,
summer sausage, beef jerky, polish, USDA Inspected Beef and Pork Processing,
Deer Processing
Dancing Leaf Earthlodge Cultural
Center- tours of reconstructed earthlodge, also available for private
camping in the earthlodge,nature trails and canoeing located at Wellfleet, NE
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