Affordable Authenticity
As living historians, we constantly look for quality authentic goods, usual and unusual, from a variety of makers, all with one thing in common: authenticity and quality.
Many of Carter & Jasper’s items are one-of-a-kind and not continually available. We also carry some antique items that are in good condition and of interest to collectors or living historians such as panel blankets or tools.
We hope you enjoy C&J’s internet mercantile, and we look forward to meeting each of you in the field.
- Chris Utley
Story of Carter & Jasper
Carter & Jasper was started as an impression at quality living history events where I, Chris Utley, would set up a period sutler impression or peddle from a period push cart.
I have been involved in living history for 16 years, participating in events throughout the East Coast. Portraying a merchant/peddler has always been of interest to me, and became a reality a few years ago when I purchased the period-styled push cart and began peddling authentic wares, groceries, and baked goods at quality events.
Over time I began to sell more items, and today carry a wide variety that are often hard-to-find or unavailable for immediate purchase and shipment.
Although C&J has grown over the last few years to include a large tent, a horse and wagon, and now a website, our goals have not changed. We still strive to provide you the best quality products at the lowest possible prices—sometimes in a first-person authentic setting, and others in “sutler row” at larger events.
Not only are we concerned about quality products, but also the quality of our “period” customer service, if you will.
