This web site has lots of photographs and information about civil war pipes One shown says it has a reed stem _http://www.ramshornstudio.com/clay_pipes_2.htm_ (http://www.ramshornstudio.com/clay_pipes_2.htm) ------------------------- This reinactor supply site shows reed stem replacements for sale _http://www.fcsutler.com/fchavers.asp_ (http://www.fcsutler.com/fchavers.asp) ------------------------- The National Civil War Museum might help you _http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/_ (http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Best wishes, Barbara Hass, retired librarian ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).