speeder3 Posted April 23, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 23, 2018 During the mining war of 1899, federal troops occupied Kellogg, Idaho and held striking miners in a compound. I am looking at modeling a portion of the "Bull Pen" as part of a new project. I would like to know what was the purpose(s) of the round tents, seen at right in the photo? Does anyone have a better photo or drawing of this type of tent that I could use to determine dimensions? Thanks, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted April 23, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 23, 2018 They look like Sibley tents which were used all thru the last half of the 19th century well into the 20th century. They served as squad tents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder3 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted April 24, 2018 Thanks, Lee! Much appreciated! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinigander Posted August 5, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2018 They look to me to be to round to be Sibley tents. I am not sure if I can see a Sibley pole at the top of the tent. It should be supporting an iron ring and the exhaust pipe for the Sibley stove. I think the tents pictured are called a pyrmid tent, seen in many ww1 camps? Illinigander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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