Correct Hobnails For Time Period.

Dispatch · June 28, 2009, 02:25:29 AM

Marshal Will suggested I ask about the subject I posted in the leather shop: I was told but can not confirm, 'X' style hobnails are from the WW I era and are not correct for Civil War footwear. I'm told that the single "nail head style" are the correct ones. Can anyone clearify this matter? Any information is appreciated.

Major 2 · June 28, 2009, 05:20:15 AM

I posted you a couple of source's over in Leather

'Monterrey' Jack Brass · June 28, 2009, 07:00:12 AM

Dispatch - per the 1865 Russell & Erwin catalog pg 252 hob nails are shown in three different lengths and have a round partial raised-dome appearance. I know of no sources for repros of such nails.

YMH&OS,

Brass

Books OToole · June 28, 2009, 12:51:26 PM

I just discovered a source.

Fall Creek Sutlery
(Check their web-site under boots & shoes.)

$ 15.00 per pkg of 30.

Books

Fox Creek Kid · June 28, 2009, 10:56:27 PM

Great info here:

http://www.fugawee.com/brogans.htm

Dispatch · June 29, 2009, 02:38:48 AM

I appreciate the feedback, but my question still remains. Was the 'X' pattern used only during WW I?

'Monterrey' Jack Brass · June 29, 2009, 03:35:19 AM

Dispatch - My limited info on the subject doesn't support the hobnail you describe with an 'X' pattern. These may be period correct but I cannot confirm with the little I documentation have on the subject. Good luck in your search.

Brass

Dispatch · June 29, 2009, 01:05:14 PM

I think this may be one of those things that just can't be confirmed. Unless all of us are willing to replace every one of the 'X''s with the single nail head style, we are going to have to live with what we have, period correct or not. That is until the day comes that someone "proves' they are not period correct. $:-\$

Kentuckian · June 29, 2009, 06:42:13 PM

Correct ones (Less than FCS)

http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com/id13.html

Looks like you would have researched these BEFORE everyone put them on their shoes.

Dispatch · June 29, 2009, 10:16:15 PM

Quote from: Kentuckian on June 29, 2009, 06:42:13 PM
Correct ones (Less than FCS)

http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com/id13.html

Looks like you would have researched these BEFORE everyone put them on their shoes.

Why would I? Until it was brought up 'out of the blue' by another member of the battery who I might add, could not back up his statement, there was no reason for anyone to question it. Even the maker of the boots who put them on the soles, had no clue if they were truly period correct or not. They had to say they were correct, otherwise they would be intentionally producing an inferior product. They "should" know and be able to prove it. They are in the business, I'm not. But thanks for caring.

'Monterrey' Jack Brass · June 30, 2009, 03:26:07 AM

Greetings Kentuckian - thanks much for the info on the 1865 Russell & Erwin catalog. It's proven a boon for excellent research and is something I reference quite often. Since the only other hardware related catalogs I have are one from 1875 (not illustrated), an illustrated 1884 catalog, and snippets from other 1870s/80s illustrated period hardware catalogs, having the complete Russell & Erwin is a huge addition to my rererence library. Even better that it's early era.

Keep fighting the good fight. Hope to see you at an event in the future.

Brass