Southwestern Trappers

[Roaring Bull]

A friend on another forum is looking for info for his persona.  He lives in the El Paso area and is wondering about clothing and stuff for a trapper that has made his way into that area and decided to stay.  Thanks, folks.

[old salt]

Bull
   Information is sketchy at best. A time frame would be of great help. Pre Texas rev, Texas rev to the war with Mexico, after the war with Mexico.
   Time frame will also determine if he would even be allowed in that area

Old Salt
   

[Roaring Bull]

1800-1830 as best I can tell.

[heatherhistorian]

This first link tells about trappers in Taos, NM...note, I don't know that the clothing in the painting is correct but there is some info that might be useful.  http://www.denschofield.com/Taos%20Trapper%20-1.htm

http://www.usu.edu/usupress/books/index.cfm?isbn=2358

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-explorerlist4.html

[Roaring Bull]

Thanks a bunch!!

[old salt]

Bull here is some history of El Paso. This may help your friend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso,_Texas
     

[Roaring Bull]

Thanks Harry!!