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ROUND
END MARQUEES
Absolutely
the most beautiful tent standing anywhere! We are very proud of the
marquees we build. We were not the first manufacturer to offer the  round end marquee. We waited. It was apparent
from their appearance and "feel" that something was not quite
right. Upon careful research we learned two things of major importance in
regard to the round marquees.
First, it is unnecessary and not authentic to use perimeter poles. There
are no contemporary illustrations that show perimeter poles in use until
the 1820's. The whole idea behind a Round End Marquee was to maximize space
and strength while decreasing the transportable baggage. Only two vertical
poles and a ridge are needed.
Second, while most builders have added the perimeter poles, they have done
so at the expense of roof angle. Early tents were tall with steeply sloped
roofs. This design allows rain to drain quickly, guy lines to be shortened
and, most importantly, the tent to withstand tremendous wind loads. ( Tall
walls with a shallow roof pitch produces a tent with an airplane wing
effect-when the wind blows lift is created which raises the tent off it's
poles- with potentially disastrous results. There are no historical
examples of these newly designed, flattened roofs.)
Marquees can be found throughout history to have both straight and slanted
walls. Apparently, although straight walls can be found during the 18th
century, they gained prominence in the early 19th century. Slanted walls
are shown in many medieval camp drawings and fairs. The military, in both
Europe and America
through the French and Indian Wars were, documented as using the slant wall
as it took up little more baggage space while giving much more useable
floor space.
ROUND END MARQUEE/STRAIGHT WALL
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Width/Length
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Wall Height
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Sunforger
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Sunforger-Flame
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10' x 15'
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5'6"
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$870
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$955
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10' x 18'
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5'6"
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$965
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$1,010
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13' x 19'
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5'6"
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$1,050
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$1,115
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13' x 22'
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6'
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$1,130
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$1,230
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13' x 25'
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6'
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$1,220
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$1,320
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15' x 21'
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6'
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$1,230
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$1,330
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15' x 24'
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6'
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$1,330
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$1,450
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15' x 27'
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6'
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$1,430
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$1,580
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18' x 27'
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6'
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$1,580
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$1,755
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18' x 30'
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6'
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$1,730
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$1,960
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ROUND END MARQUEE/SLANT WALL
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Width/Length
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Wall Height
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Sunforger
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Sunforger-Flame
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10' x 15'
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5'6"
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$910
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$1,000
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10' x 18'
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5'6"
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$1,010
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$1,055
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13' x 19'
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5'6"
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$1,100
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$1,185
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13' x 22'
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6'
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$1,180
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$1,285
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13' x 25'
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6'
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$1,270
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$1,380
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15' x 21'
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6'
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$1,285
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$1,390
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15' x 24'
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6'
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$1,390
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$1,510
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15' x 27'
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6'
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$1,495
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$1,650
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18' x 27'
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6'
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$1,650
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$1,830
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18' x 30'
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6'
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$1,810
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$2,050
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These prices
are for canvas only and do not include poles, stakes, or ropes. Many
customers make their own poles and supply their own stakes and ropes, but we
do offer any or all of the items needed for setup. Click on any of the
tents listed above to find a listing of accessories.
Please
specify Trim Style & Color when ordering.
DETAILS
FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE
Our marquee walls are standard with
"D" rings and snap hook suspension systems. The walls are hung
between the outside scalloped valance and a straight interior valance. This
technique hides the modern snaps while making the junction weatherproof.
TENTSMITHS has contracted a supply of WOODEN TOGGLES to replace the steel
snaps and "D" rings. These authentic components add greatly to
the appearance of the interior of your tent. Contact us if you have an
interest in this option.
Mud flaps are standard on all marquees. Doors are a full panel overlap
(approx. 34") and are placed in the center of the longest sides. All
marquees are built to be suspended from guy lines but will accommodate
perimeter poles with no modification necessary.
Slanted walls gain about 18" so footprints of tents are roughly 3'
larger. All specifications may be altered for a truly custom tent. Call us
and let us know your needs. Prices are for canvas materials only. Poles,
ropes and stakes are available separately.
OPTIONS
Pole Instructions for Round End Marquees
Setup Instructions
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