Back in the early 90s, I was at a CW reenactment in Virginia, and met Buck and Leta on Sutlers Row. What wonderful folks!
Among all the CW stuff there was a lonely 5 button M1874 artillery blouse, discounted. I could not buy it fast enough! Buck asked why I wanted the odd thing Leta had made on a whim, and I told him about SASS ("Whats that?") and my Military impression. Gave him a card, some phone numbers and the SASS Wire address. We talked about Indian war uniforms and kit, and I later contacted Leta to make my M1898 khaki uniform.
It wuz me! I started it! HA HA!
G W Strong now has that Blouse, treasure it well my friend!