Peter Tait was a true entrepreneur. He became the inventor of a new type of working practice - the production line, a new way of sewing garments where each person did a particular job, thereby making each garment quicker and easier to manufacture. The monograph tells the full story of his company - Peter Tait & Co of Limerick, Ireland - from its beginnings to becoming the biggest supplier of ready-made uniforms to the Confederate Government during the latter stages of the American Civil War. Just as importantly, this book casts doubt on the fact that all so-called 'Tait' jackets supplied to the Confederacy were indeed made by the Tait firm. It suggests that they were, in fact, a joint effort with the other major British supplier of military clothing of the day - namely Hebbert & Co of London. All the surviving 'Tait' style jackets are examined in detail, and are accompanied by exclusive photographs. Based on original invoices and extensive archival research, this is the complete story of both Tait, the man, and his company in becoming an official Supplier to the Confederacy.
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This little book gives the complete story of one of Ireland's great entreprenuers, Sir Peter Tait of Limerick. If you are an American Civil War buff, historian or just interested in Irish history, then this book will interest you.
It is published in both a black and white format and full colour format. This was done to suit everyone's pocket, so that no-one need to miss out if the more expensive colour edition is too expensive.
It is published in both a black and white format and full colour format. This was done to suit everyone's pocket, so that no-one need to miss out if the more expensive colour edition is too expensive.
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Peter Tait was a true entrepreneur. He became the inventor of a new type of working practice - the production line, a new way of sewing garments where each person did a particular job, thereby making each garment quicker and easier to manufacture.
The monograph tells the full story of his company - Peter Tait & Co of Limerick, Ireland - from its beginnings to becoming the biggest supplier of ready-made uniforms to the Confederate Government during the latter stages of the American Civil War.
Just as importantly, this book casts doubt on the fact that all so-called `Tait' jackets supplied to the Confederacy were indeed made by the Tait firm. It suggests that they were, in fact, a joint effort with the other major British supplier of military clothing of the day - namely Hebbert & Co of London.
All the surviving `Tait' style jackets are examined in detail, and are accompanied by exclusive photographs.
Based on original invoices and extensive archival research, this is the complete story of both Tait, the man, and his company in becoming an official Supplier to theConfederacy.
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Great short reference book
1 Sep 2011
By Ross L. Lamoreaux
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Like the other "Supplier to the Confederacy" books that Mr. Burt and Mr. Barry teamed on, I found this book an excellent short resource with enlightening research, well-thought conclusions, and some excellent images of material culture. Like the first review, I was surprised to find out through their research that original jackets thought for years to be of Tait provenance are probably from other contractors. This deserves to be on the shelf next to "Entrepot" and other resources on the Confederate supply system.
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Supplier to the Confederacy: Peter Tait & Co. Limerick
28 Sep 2012
By Gavetta
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This is a focused history that worked in a lot of knowledge about uniforms, both Confederate and British. The standardizing of soldier height, girth and sleeve length, and the cutting of uniforms by machinery was interesting. Then getting the uniforms to the Confederate Units. That ties in with other books that talk about how thrilled Confederate troops were to get a uniform issue. Just a little gem! Well researched and focused. - Gavetta
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