Bringing more material culture of the 19th century to life! We have reprinted the February 1864 issue of the "Prairie Farmer" magazine! No more being stuck looking at just Harper's Weekly reprints! Our reprint is an exact copy of the original (which we own) and the paper was also matched as closely as possible. The issue is 16 pages that is filled with articles on farming, science, house keeping, recipes, and commercial ads. This is a great material culture resource!
I'm a historical interpreter at Pioneer Farms in Austin, Texas portraying a German immigrant farmer. The magazine is perfect to have and be reading while stationed at one of the historical cabins. Different than the traditional Harper's Weekly copy.when sitting
Like holding a piece of history. Prince thy ed on good heavy paper.
A great item for your or someone else's impression. I include one for our boys at our mail call. The boys love it. If you are looking for something a little different to offer your reenactors-this is it.
A great piece of everyday life in 1864. The articles, and advertisements give one a real view of everyday life in 1864.
Great haversack stuffer, good for a Blakeley impression
neat item
This issue of the Prairie Farmer magazine is from 1864, making it of limited utility for the re-enactor or living historian who is a stickler for time placement accuracy for their pocket, or carpetbag detritus. It obviously limits its usefulnesd to the late Civil War (or beyond) period. That said, it’s a valuable item in helping develop a period personae, or providing the kinds of things a person in that period might be toting around. Perhaps one of its redeeming qualities, apart from NOT being yet another Harper’s Werkly reprint from the war, is that it is common and ordinary, in and of itself. There are no huge historical insights revealed by it; it is the sort of publication you might find in a man’s carpet bag, or the capacious pockets of his coat; or on the table at home, or on a table in the barber’s establishment. It is everyday - and that is as it should be. A valuable, if time-restricted, addition to your public reading library for events in 1864 or later.
