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Callimanco
by Fox- 1 reply
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I've just been reading a fascinating book about Jonathan Wild, self styled "Thief-taker General" in the early 18th century. I suspect there may be a few more threads arising once I've finished it. Anyway, there's a reference to " Mr Wild, in his Callimancoe Night-gown". The author of the book says that callimanco is "a woollen material", does anyone else know any more about it?
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A While back I decided I needed a map.I purchased one that dates to 1792. I Took it to a reprographics place and made large copies. This is for the piratical theme in the "cove" I'm building out back and so today twas the day. My first try was with coffee and tea in the bath tub but paper was not strong enough and tore easily. when I went to put the shower door back on it shattered in a million pieces. This map is getting expensive... So I took the action outside and was determined.. after applying the stain lightly with a sponge I blew it dry and Am now happy and ready to frame it and hang it in the cove.. YEAHHH !
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Anyone know what styles of buttons would be GAoP period? By style, I mean the kind with two or more holes in the face, or the kind with a 'post hole' in the back? Materials are easy enough from the admiralty contracts, but I don't recall reading anything about styles. TIA.
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I'm working on some breeches, and I'm mostly machine sewing, mainly because I don't have the hand sewing skills yet. Luckily most of the stitches will be invisible anyway. But it occurs to me that sewing machine button holes will really stand out. Anyone know the correct period (GAoP) method of sewing button holes? TIA!
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This discussion was stuck over in Rabble Rousing and I am restarting here (because that is just the kind of guy I am) The topic was turning to appropriate Calico clothing when Foxe and Montery Jack were writing Montery Jack Responded GOF
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hello! First post here. I understand that asking for a British Military coat pattern on er.. well the oppositions board.. is a bit like flying the black flag of No Qarter. But Im a huge fan of the Jack Aubrey books, as well as Hornblower, and have always wanted a Post Captians coat. Anyone know of a good facimilie or close copy thereof? If not, id be interested in patterns etc... Thanks, David Hartman.
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Fabric Question 1 2
by Deadeye- 25 replies
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Would Raw Silk have been common enough during the GAoP to be made into a shirt for reenacting? Contrary to popular belief, I want to show a bit of individuality, but not way out in left field
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This discussion is being moved to here.... I think the double lobbed smaller buckles would be fine. These are from milwarehouse.com I would go with 18BK01 which is 1-3/4 inches or 18BK06 which is 1-3/8ths. Other opinions? GoF
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Started hand sewing my coat yesterday. Modified the Simplicity pattern with that of a 1700 coat pattern obtained from "The Costumer's Manifesto" website. Gentlemen of Fortune has a great picture spread on a completed coat here- http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/Justaucorps.htm I guestimate it'll take about another week or so, not counting the time spent on sewing the button holes. Material is 100 percent wool suiting, light gray colored (or is that grey coloured?). Inner lining is off white colored muslin. Will try to post pics if possible as I progress. Yours, &c. Mike
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This may be an item of interest for those doing a buccaneer impression or inland raider- http://www.southernrangers.org/snapsack.htm It's much easier to put together than the instructions make it out to be. I hand sewed one up in about six hours last night. Used heavy canvas from Wal Mart and a length of cotton webbing from JoAnn fabrics. The snapsack was used in the English Civil War period, albeit made of hide- http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/histor...e/snapsacks.htm There is a 1672 dated picture in Angus Kostam's "Pirates, Terror on the High Seas (Osprey)" showing a soldier wearing either a snapsack or blanket roll (page 87). Exquemelin's "Buccaneer…
Last reply by Patrick Hand, -
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I have a few original Late 17th and Early 18th pewter/brass buttons. They are really tiny compared to what we "think" button size should be. It seems to me that later buttons (rev and F&I period) buttons are larger, but since that is what most suttlers are carrying, that is what pirate re-enactors are wearing. I know that there are "ranges" of buttons size, but what would the most common size for sailors? Any takers? Most of mine range from about 1/2 inch to about 5/8ths inch. GoF
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I'm trying to find out the historical development of the modern paisley print bandana (usually with a paisley border and smaller 'dots' - of paisley or another design - in the center). A quick search on the history of the paisley pattern turned up this site, http://www.paisley.org.uk/history/pattern.php , but I'd like to know when the bandana style so common today (and often worn by modern piratical sorts ) first made an appearance... das
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This is for Colonial America, around 1690, Carolina...what types of fabrics would have been used for a woman's average day dress...I don't mean a rich woman going to a ball, but I don't mean the lower class either. I know linen was worn next to the skin, but what about the dress itself? Thankee.
Last reply by Gentleman of Fortune, -
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I sort of like the idea that my persona stole his shoes from a victim (gentleman passenger) during the taking of a prize. And if said victim was well-off, even if just middle class, during the first quarter of the 18th C., there is a decent chance his heels would be painted red, imitating the style of the higher classes. Therefore I was thinking of possibly painting my heels red. (With a good deal of scuff, worn off parts, etc). Is this feasible, or should I not even bother? Thoughts, gents?
Last reply by JoshuaRed, -
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Sorry, I think it's better placed in Greg's continuing thread,RIGHT HERE!
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What was the outfit of the typical pirate?
Last reply by Patrick Hand, -
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I am surveying 1690-1720 buttons (mainly for Justaucorps) if anyone has some good photos (or links to ) period paintings or extant garments, please post em! thanks
Last reply by Gentleman of Fortune, -
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While reading Villains of all Nations, I came across this, and thought I'd share it here. "One of the witnesses against Bonny and Read was Dorothy Thomas, who had been captured and made prisoner by Rackam's crew. She claimed that the women 'wore Mens Jackets, and long Trouzers, and Handkerchiefs tied about their Heads, and that each of them had a Machet[e] and Pistol in their Hands." Pretty neat description. I especially like the "handkerchiefs tied about their heads" part. It sounds so cliche. Blackjohn
Last reply by Stynky Tudor, -
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I found a stash of Old curtains at an Antique flea market last weekend and was wondering how I could figure out wether they were silk or cotton. I know they burn differently than synthetic but anyone got an idea how to tell the two organic materials apart? Thanks
Last reply by Gentleman of Fortune, -
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I am trying to find some good photos of extant clothing for the 1690-1720 ( Actually, closer to 1720) with good shots of the buttons. I would settle for paintings etc. Most of my books don't have good photos of Gentleman's clothing in this period.... I know that later in the century the buttons were buttons that were moulds covered in fabric with designs embroidered into them but the earlier ones seem to be a wooden mould wrappedwit thread and have designs woven into that.... What do you guys think?
Last reply by Slopmaker Cripps, -
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I think someone has already posted this, but here we go: http://www.costumes.org Click on "History sorted by Period" and go crazy.
Last reply by piratelassie, -
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Me beau and I decided to be pyrates for Hallowe'en. We chose early 17th Century Carribbean and I'm 'avin' a bit a trouble findin' what garb might be appropriate. I'd rather make it but I can't find pictures or nothin'. Any help is might appreciated.
Last reply by La Ruisenora, -
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While perusing my mothers collection of "old" fabrics (bolts of wool she has kept from the fifties, and, with the help of mothballs, kept hole-free) I noticed some wonderful herring-bone wool just dying to be made into a frock coat. But I have no idea if herring-bone, as a pattern, existed in the early 1700's. It is amazing to think of how modern some 'old" things are to us. So. Does anyone have any notion of when some now-common patterns or weaves appeared? I'm thinking of herring-bone, houndstooth, and that sort of 'classic' style, but really, any number of things could be discussed. Thinking of hand-painted slops, any sort of printed pattern is up for question, t…
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Before turning to a life of piracy, I used to think that tricorns were rather odd-looking and wondered who the heck came up with that bizarre design? Now, not only do they look a lot cooler to me than they did back then, but by having worn one in many different situations, I've realized that they have a surprisingly good and practical design. First and foremost, tricorns are aerodynamic. I've been at sea and in high winds with them. I can safely say that it takes a heck of a lot to blow a tricorn off one's head! They wouldn't come of when you rode a horse or when you were on a ship. They keep the sun out of your eyes You can lean your head back when sitting Like…
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i am needin a li'l infermation... what was yer a'rage pyrate wearin while sailin?(description, color,, style, condition..)
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