Lakedog
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Were machines used for leather sewing, Civil War era?
Lakedog replied to Tallbald's topic in Leather History
I read in a Museum some time ago that new Calvery recruits had to make all of their leather goods including their boots. The specs were exacting as to what they made, belts straps, holsters, etc. US Army specs They made them Because such items were not readily available at a post and as part of indoctrination into the army.