Uniforms for the Springfield Zouave Grays

[Jim Leinicke 7368V]

We are interested in having uniforms made for the Springfield Zouave Grays, one of Elmer Ellsworth's pre-war militia units. We have plenty of photos and color documentation but we can't find anyone willing to make us uniforms. Can anyone put me on to someone who would be interested in making some zouave uniforms? This is a relatively simple pattern, with knee breeches, leggings, a simple bollero style jacket, shirts, and kepis.

Thanks-
Jim Leinicke
7368V

[Phil Spaugy, 3475V]

Jim,

Did you try the Quartermaster Shop?

Phil

http://www.quartermastershop.com/

[Jim Mayo]

Hard part is getting correct material. Do you have a source? If you are going to have a number of uniforms made the Richmond Depot may be interested. Drop Fenny a e-mail and ask. http://www.kabar44.com/index.htm

[Chapman's Battery]

Try Miller's Mercantile. They make New Orleans Style fancy uniforms.

[S.Sullivan]

You might try Dan Wambaugh of Wambaugh & White through the AC bulletin board. dan has done several "runs" for whole units.
S.Sullivan

[Jim Leinicke 7368V]

Thanks for the advice so far. The uniform of the Grays was very similar to those of the 5th New York (Duryea's zouaves). The only major differences were the caps and in the coat trim. I will follow up on all leads.

Jim Leinicke
7368V

[tomalakis]

I know its been a few years, but this forum is one of few sources on the net i found about Springfield Zouave Grays uniform. I'm trying to find out how they looked like. Jim, if you're still around, can you please share with me your sources about the uniform (mentioned photos and color documentation), please? Thank you very much. Pavel