As Living Historians, we understand that this hobby of ours can be expensive. While we stress the importance of having good kit, we also will help in any way we can to get you the best prices for the uniforms and equipment we use. Many of the Bitter Brothers make small runs of clothing and/or gear, so you should check and see what's available. The list below is a grouping of the vendors we've found who offer good quality gear at prices that won't necessarily break the bank:
BEN TART (C.S. uniforms, Fabrics, Kits)
802 Vandora Ave.
Garner, NC 27529
919-239-4867
C&D JARNAGIN (Leather accoutrements, Groundcloths, Blankets)
113 North Fillmore St.
Corinth, MS 38834
662-287-4977
CLEARWATER HATS (Hats)
1007 Clearwater Rd.
Newnata/Timbo, AR 72680
870-615-0555
www.clearwaterhats.com/default.htm
COUNTY CLOTH, INC. (Fabrics, patterns, kits, blankets)
13797 C-Georgetown St. NE
Paris, Ohio 44669
EZRA BARNHOUSE (Civilian clothing & accessories, personal items, tinware)
24120 State Route 161
Irwin, Ohio 43029
937-349-3571
GALLA ROCK SHIRT & PATTERN CO. (U.S. Uniforms, C.S. Uniforms, Civilian items, patterns)
402 East Gum St.
Russellville, AR 72802
479-967-1328
GREENWOOD MERCANTILE (order Jean Cloth Line only *requires some hand detailing)
P.O. Box 437
Greenwood, FL 32443
850-594-5908
J. LAMMERS & CO. (Shoes, leather accoutrements)
3288 Halbert Rd.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-366-6010
MISSOURI BOOT & SHOE (Boots, shoes, leather accoutrements)
951 Burr Crossing Rd.
Neosho, MO 64850
417-451-6100
http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com/
NORTH STATE HABERDASHERY (C.S. Uniforms, Kepis, tinware, shoes)
9225 Surrey Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28227
704-545-9760
STONY BROOK COMPANY (U.S. trousers, used/consignment goods)
169 West Fifth St.
Oswego, NY 13126
315-343-1557
TRAVELING MAN'S EMPORIUM (C.S. uniforms, civilian clothing, kepis)
1406 Airport Ct.
McDonnough, GA 30252
404-358-5611
www.armoryguards.org/travelingman/
TP&H TRADING CO. (Hats)
P.O. Box 5061
Limerick, PA 19468
610-858-9191
VILLAGE TINSMITHING WORKS (Tinware)
P.O. Box 539
Hamptonville, NC 27020
336-468-1190
http://www.csa-dixie.com/villagetinsmith/history.html
WAMBAUGH, WHITE & COMPANY (U.S. uniforms, C.S. uniforms, kits, fabrics)
P.O. Box 445
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-303-3609