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    Hey all,
    I have searched for weeks for a grouncloth tutorial (all over) i have the paint recipe but no dimesions!
    can anyone please help.
    Benjamin McCabe
    19th indiana
    England

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    Re: Groundcloths

    I assume you are wanting CS measurements? I measured one at a relic show a year or two ago; 6 feet (give or take) by 40 inches wide. The width was not hemmed, it was finished edges of the drill that it was made of. I thought I had some photos, but I can't seem to find them.

    Cheers,
    Garrett Glover
    Garrett Glover

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    • #3
      Re: Groundcloths

      Sorry should of been more specific, i am after a union pattern for now but i am also after a CS one.
      Benjamin McCabe
      19th indiana
      England

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      • #4
        Re: Groundcloths

        What? Garrett do I understand from your post above that a provenanced CS mfg. groundcloth surfaced at a relic show?

        Paul B.
        Paul B. Boulden Jr.


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