New Columbia Uniforms?

[DennyB]

I spoke with Joe Covais who used to operate New Columbia back in the 70s 80s and early 90s. As you may know, Joe was a pioneer in the reenacting society, making uniforms for all time periods but specializing in American Civil War, World War 1 and World War 2. Unfortunately Joe's health went bad and he lost his eyesight to diabetes which caused his business, New Columbia, to fail. Joe lost about everything when it failed and has basically nothing to show for all of those years of work.
Joe lives up in Vermont now and he would like to re-examine some of his old work for nostalgia reasons. If anyone has any of the old stuff that Joe manufactured back then just laying around or will no longer fit you, Joe would appreciate it. Send me a PM if you want his address.
Denny

[Dr. Strangelove]

Unifroms

Yup, that Guy made great stuff.

[pzrwest]

Yes he did. If you have watched "Glory" with M Broderick and M Freeman you will see his creations. It was the first time historically accurate uniforms were used

[Dan T.]

You may also be able to see him in the first "North and South" (1985).

[dieterdecker]

New Columbia model 1915

I purchased the patterns and samples for New Columbia WWI unforms. Unfortunately they did not include a sample of the 1915. I talked with Joe and he offered to help any way he can but he dosent have one. I want to borrow or buy one of any size or condition so we can start New Columbia once again.
Dennis Deck
Owner Lost Battalions

[dixiedrummer]

I own an SS panzer wrap and trousers from him. Nice stuff.