Duvall Leatherwork is an artisan based company specializing in the manufacture of leather components associated with mid 19^th century American military weapons systems and saddlery. Our world class reproductions are renowned for their historic accuracy and masterful craftsmanship.

Documentation

Reproducing American civil war leather gear, accoutrements, and saddlery begins with solid research.  Each and every product we sell has been thoroughly documented to original examples from American civil war time period.  Every artifact examination is based around several key details necessary to create a true representation of the item at hand.  We document the overall pattern construction, number of stitches per inch, leather thickness, leather tannage, hardware assessment, and the overall “look” of the completed item.  This meticulous documentation is what makes our leatherwork such a treasured creation.

Leather Sourcing

A fine piece of leather is like no other man made material on earth. Its characteristics can only be unlocked by the craftsman using the hides to produce finished products.  The craftsmen’s result is a piece of art that shows its owner time and time again why they took the extra step to purchase a handcrafted product.

Duvall Leatherwork exclusively uses vegetable tanned leather.  Vegetable tanned leather (also called “Oak” or “Bark” tanned leather) is tanned using “tannins” which are extracted from tree bark and other plant materials.  These naturally occurring “tannins” attach to the collagen fibers on a molecular level causing the raw hide to become less water soluble and more resistant to mold and bacteria decay.  The end result is a firm yet flexible piece of leather which has a mellow, light tan color. 

On average, Duvall Leatherwork cuts and processes approximately 3,000 square feet of vegetable tanned leather annually, sourced from tanneries around the globe.  Some of the tanneries and brokers we deal directly with are “Wickett & Craig of America”, “Herman Oak Leather”, “J&E Sedgwick & Co. Ltd”, “Booth & Co. Inc.” and many more.  All of the tanneries and brokers we deal with supply Duvall Leatherwork with the finest leather in the world.  When you start with fine leather, the result is an amazing product. 

Technique & Craftsmanship

Duvall Leatherwork is truly a unique manufacturing business.  All of the products sold here on this website are truly made by hand in Pennsylvania.  Each item is created from patterns drafted from documented original civil war artifacts and constructed using mid 19^th century leatherworking techniques. 

What separates Duvall Leatherwork apart from all others is craftsmanship and the attention to detail.  All of the civil war accoutrements we manufacture are sewn entirely by hand.  Fine, tight hand stitching is a key focus to our immaculate reproductions, not to mention our proper leather weights, exact hardware, and the sense of the “perfect hand” or feel and visual representation of the product in relation to the original civil war manufactured specimens.

Products

Duvall Leatherwork specializes in the manufacture of leather components associated with mid 19^th century American military weapons systems and saddlery.  Our American civil war gear and accoutrements are second to none in authenticity and craftsmanship.  We offer every prominent model of cartridge box, cap pouch, bayonet scabbard, and belting issued by the Federal Government as well as the Confederate States of America during the American civil war.  Duvall Leatherwork also produces a wide range of cavalry accoutrements and saddlery used during the American civil war.

All of civil war accoutrements carry a one year guarantee on all stitching, rivets, and finials.  We stand behind our products like no one else making Duvall Leatherwork a name you can trust to provide world class products and excellence in customer service.

In Conclusion

We hope that you have found the information and products on this website enjoyable and helpful in making your decision to purchase American civil war leather gear, accoutrements, and saddlery.  If you have any questions pertaining to the contents of this website feel free to contact us by clicking on the “Contact” button located at the top of this page.

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