Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => Camping Gear and Campfire Cooking => Topic started by: Ridge Runner on October 31, 2014, 07:41:00 PM
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Might anyone have any info on camp chairs, if there was such a thing, used in the 1770's? I recently purchased the one sold by Panther Primitives, but I'm being told that it is not even close to historically accurate. Any thoughts while I can still return it?
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"Camp chairs" for folks in the 1770s would have been large rocks, logs and the ground (maybe with a couple hides under you.
The slat chairs many folks use today are a 1970s re-enactorism.
There were chairs, but mainly for military officers. I'll see what I can dig up for you.
My other thought, well advice, is research before you buy. Saves a lot of money in the end.
Mario
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Volume 1 of "The Packet" by Mark Tully has info on camp furniture starting on page 36. It also has a diagram of what is believed to be one of Gen. Washington's camp stools for a DIY project.
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Mario
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Thanks very very much Mario. I will purchase this book/books. Dave