1840s/50s Buckskin coat

[codymobley]

I made this muledeer brain tanned coat based off of several images from the 1840s and early 50s of Texans, New Mexicans, and even a Californian to get a style suitable for South West events of the period. The body is cut on the square like a shirt and tied at the front with thongs with silver ball buttons as decoration at each thong. The entire edge and around the pocket is scalloped. I stitched the coat entirely by hand over the course of a week.

Here I am wearing it this past weekend at an event we put on at Fort Lancaster State Historic Site, my impression is that of an Army Bull Whacker.

 

[Billnpatti]

Really nice work, Cody.

 

[Rod Lassey]

Excellent job--I like it!

Rod

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Great looking coat! :thumbsup:

 

[wattlebuster]

I like it :thumbsup:

 

[BillinOregon]

Nice, Cody. Looks like it came off the same rack as Rip Ford's. You're keeping the right company! Now just let it accumulate some ox poop, axle grease, sweat and trail dust and you'll have a home run right there.

 

[dbutch]

Nice work Cody!..Impressive! :thumbsup:

 

[hawkthrower]

Nice job Cody. Gotta love braintan. Even when its wet :shocked2: :thumbsup:

Ron

 

[MSW]

great looking work!

 

[Rick Son]

I want one??? :bow: