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Here is one of the uniforms I have done Sgt's Pre war Militia uniform for the 79th New York Highlanders compaired to an original soldier  Here is the glengarry being modeled by a handsome Mr. Little  :  |
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"...And Hetty's dreams were all of luxuries: to sit in a carpeted parlour and always wear white stockings; to have some large beautiful earrings, such as were all the fashion; to have Nottingham lace round the top of her gown, and something to make her handkerchief smell nice, like Miss Lydia Donnithorne's when she drew it out at church; and not to be obliged to get up early or be scolded by anybody..."
-George Eliot. Adam Bede vol. I, Book First, Chapter IX "Hetty's World" (1859)
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2009, 06:48:02 PM » |
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Very nice job. Looks awesome.
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 06:00:07 PM » |
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Noah Briggs
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 12:53:38 AM » |
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Ooh-aah...very nice, Noah. I especially like the fancy calico buttons you've used. Do you mind me asking what pattern you used?
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 03:13:02 AM » |
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You'll have to ask Elaine these questions. She is the engineer.
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 06:58:52 AM » |
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I drafted it splicing styles I found in "Thoughts on Men's Shirts in America"... several pictures of the shirts used in the study became available when they auctioned off the collection.. Noah's posted them towards the end of his album...
Calico buttons from Mac's Treasures Sutlery (Bill McIntosh, prop.)
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 03:22:58 PM » |
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At first and second glance, I thought that it WAS the calico shirt from Men's Shirts! I knew the collection was being sold soo... well, you tricked me. Good Job!
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 05:10:24 PM » |
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I'm very good friends with the gentleman who now owns that shirt, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person!
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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 01:06:45 PM » |
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 I am just bumping this because I had forgotten someone had started this thread. Also I wondered if it might be possible to sticky this thread to the top so it won't get lost and buried. Thanks so much. Lisa
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« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 03:04:30 PM » |
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Oh yeah! I forgot about this! I was just thinking we needed one. I guess this is my opportunity to show off my man's first outfit. The trousers need hemming still and the suspenders are poly seatbelt material (last minute find as we headed up for the event, not authentic, but they'll do for now)   |
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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 04:19:23 PM » |
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Your husband and daughter look really great. and the coral necklace is a great touch, glad you added it. It really pulls it all together
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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2009, 04:44:18 PM » |
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Lisa, that's actually me in that picture, and you wouldn't believe it, but I'm actually older than my husband! |
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 06:35:38 PM » |
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No Way, Well that just means you are going to age very gracefully. and You are beautiful.
My daughter thinks it is terrible to look younger than she is... someday she will see it is a good thing.
Can't wait to see more creations from you.
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 07:13:50 PM » |
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I had that problem all through growing up. It drove me crazy, but I knew that eventually I'd have the last laugh. I'm FINALLY just now getting to an age where I can appreciate my baby face. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 07:26:08 PM » |
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Aww, Heidi you two photograph beautifully. And we had so much fun with the two of you this summer! I'm so glad you could convince hubby to come with you!
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 07:35:32 PM » |
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Well, its a shot from our clothing test before our last event, but I wanted to share hubby's new look.  Mr. Ruley made the fantastic frock coat, I only made the vest and shirt, but I am so proud of hubby because he has now been sucked in and assimilated to the dark side. He is actually enjoying it and is busy brainstorming new impressions for himself! I don't know that he will ever get into the clothing, but he has become a full fledged reenactor ! |
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2009, 07:48:44 PM » |
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Oh Lissa, I was hoping you'd post his outfit! He looked stunning at Candlelight Tour! Next year we'll see if Peter will come to at least two events... It's a long slippery slope from there.  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2009, 12:14:11 PM » |
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I've gotta say, I dig the vest!
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« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2009, 01:11:00 PM » |
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Lissa! I saw that on your blog, and he looks amazing! Great job on the vest- and the coat looks great (of course) too! That looks like a very formal shirt- did you make that as well? He looks fabulous!
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« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2009, 07:45:10 PM » |
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Congratulations! Looks great.
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