1840-60 period ignored

[Einsiedler]

Survey contractors staying over at Ft. McKavett Texas, circa 1855. Apparently they like the army’s protection. What would you expect from a pair of geezers???

 

[FishDFly]

Survey contractors staying over at Ft. McKavett Texas, circa 1855. Apparently they like the army’s protection. What would you expect from a pair of geezers???View attachment 112531

Is that electric poles or telegraph poles in the background?

They are antiques by today's standards.

 

[Einsiedler]

Telegraph! They have an excellent working demonstration of period correct telegraph equipment! Really impressive!

i believe they have some good pics on their Facebook page. May have to search back a bit

 

[Einsiedler]

I am working on a secondary impression. That of a civilian contractor, "mechanic" or carpenter. I am too old for a military impression and there were an abundance of contractors employed at this post. (Lets not forget the frivolities of "Scabtown" just off post).

 

[FishDFly]

Nice tools. In the second picture, what is the tool at the top with a mallet wood head and square handle?

 

[Einsiedler]

Nice tools. In the second picture, what is the tool at the top with a mallet wood head and square handle?

Those are wooden marking gauges. Later I will try to lay out some items for a better view. Some may not actually be 1850 vintage, but they are just like what would have been available. Just manufactured a bit later.