Captain Twill
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Hello, I am finally having my "dream" kit made for me. As some of you may know it's from Francois Desportes 1699 self portrait. The question my clothier is asking me is "Is the tape on the waistcoat wool with metallic in it or plain worsted wool in that gold color?" Keep in mind this is 1699. I don't know the answer, but hoping someone does. Thanks
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I've seen a couple of websites that offer a "short sailors" waistcoat. I've seen pictures of a few reenactors with them on as well. What i am not finding is any historical mention of them. It's basically a waistcoat that only comes to the waist. Man I am full of questions this week. I'm hoping these were PC as i already picked one up last week from a Sutler in Saint Austine.
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ok, we got our little pyratin' gig coming up next year and i been thinking about a few things we could do to add to the scenario, and one thing i thought up was things on the boarded ship to loot. i have a SMALL collection of repro period coins, but i figured we probably should show them taking the "non-treasure" things, like textiles, food, a keg, all the arms and ammunition, sails, rope, etc., etc. however, i know well the public's obsession over "pirate treasure" and thought it might be interesting to make some fake ingots of gold or silver. i have a can of silver paint from making wooden safety weapons, so i thought about using that to paint some 2"X2" boards to …
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I'm sure the leather strap for baldrics can be many sizes, but I'm trying to get a general ballpark size in which to make my baldric buckles. So for all those out there who have them could you be so kind as to measure your baldric and post the width of the strap where the buckle is. It would help so much. I have a pile of designs ready to sculpt and I can't go ahead with them till I get this important info. Thank you - Gibbet.
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at some events i see sutlers selling little tins with lids... they look like pretty handy containers for small stuff... they vary in size, but the most seen item is about 3" round, and about 1" tall... i hesitate to buy them, i have enough crap that's not pc... any idea if these were around at the time ?? i was told by some pubbers that tin cups were, so i'm thinking that these handy looking containers might be... tia
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I know most use linseed oil or some thing of the kind to waterproof shoe soles, however has anyone tried using tar and if so would the have during the GAOP?
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So I have a couple that - well, I am guessing I will leave home for PIP. But since I haven't clue on the history of bottle stoppers, are the hinged ones like on a Grolsch Beer Bottle too late for GAOP?
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Having spent years here on the Pub I am of course familiar with the cocked hat and all of its finer attributes. There can be no argument that a tricorn stays firmly planted on one's head better in a stiff wind than wide brimmed hats, not to mention that it looks damn fine while doing it. Still, I was wondering if there are examples of a hat cocked only on the right and left side, but not the back, especially in popular literature and art of the day. Being a redhead this question goes beyond simple historical curiosity, for I have certainly learned to appreciate the cover of a good neck-sheltering hat while strolling under the unforgiving sun. I'm also looking for exa…
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You've seen em before those $5-6 Mexican roughly woven blankets. Some are heavier than others and cost a bit more. Are they PC??? Close to PC?? Are they even acceptable in an encampment? I used them last week due to the fact that I had nothing else close (i.e. wool blankets) and am wondering how the encampment crowd views them.
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Not sure if this is the correct spot for this, but.... I spent a few hours planning out a large wall tent that can be made with painter's tarps from Lowes/Home Depot, etc. Being the picky person that I am, I made a 1/2 scale pattern. It's currently still being sewn, so the end results are not conclusive yet. At any rate, I thought i would share my pattern with everyone. Enjoy! Painter's Tarp Tent Pattern 1/2" = 1"
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What would a fairly well to do officer in HMRN wear in this time period? At sea and when ashore? Well to do, but not rich or wealthy. Son of a successfull sea merchant. I know there were no standardized uniforms at this point.
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This past week our crew gathered for a pirate immersion weekend. This is an event that is open to our crew only. During the event members ran classes for other members on a host of subjects, including navigation, 18 century daily life of the various classes, Pirate brokers etc. It was a great event and a lot of fun for all of us. This was the second this year and we view them both as huge successes for a number of reasons. I have a couple of questions for those of you here on the Pub Have any of the other crews here on the pub participated in something like this in the past, or would like to in the future? Would this be something you might suggest to your own crews. Lastl…
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One thing I find very refreshing with pirate reenactment is that people are very welcoming, very warm and encouraging, probably because it is fairly new. Based on your comment Hawkyns, what I understand is that I would not be welcome to a 17th century event as a newbie unless my kit is close to perfection. You said it yourself it took you 30 years, that's a pretty good advance and hard to follow. Now how can I learn from that experience if I'm not welcome to participate? I think any time period reenactment, if they want to grow and survive as a hobby, needs to show an open-minded attitude from both parties, veteran and rookies.
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I was reading about James Watt this morning when I learned that Thomas Savery had created a (permanently stationed) engine during period. He patented his steam engine in 1698, calling it "A new invention for raiseing of water and occasioning motion to all sorts of mill work by the impellent force of fire, which will be of great use and advantage for drayning mines, serveing townes with water, and for the working of all sorts of mills where they have not the benefitt of water nor constant windes." It worked by building steam in the boiler which then entered another chamber. Once full of steam the tap between the boiler and the chamber was shut. The steam condensed, cre…
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I have read the Spanish made use of archers armed with bows and crossbows up in the rigging (in order to prevent sail fires caused by firearms). Does anyone have other info on new world mariners or Pyrates being knowledgable/proficent with archery? Would yall consider pyrates "farby" if they also had archery equipment supplementing their arms inventory? Fair Winds, thunderbuster
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(use lower scroll bar) Here is a copy of my gr-gr-gr-gr-great Grandmother's letter, which describes to George Washington what my gr-gr-gr-gr-great Grandfater was doing up in Nova Scotia. There are some words, represented by parenthesis below that I can't quite figure out. The writing becomes very "stressed" as she tells what happened to her husband. Her daughter had died only two days before she wrote this. Any of you who would like to take a stab at filling in the blanks for me, I'd greatly appreciate your help! Here is my transcription and below is the scanned image of the actual letter. Transcription of Sarah Fulton’s Letter to George Washington: To his Honor: Maj…
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i'm looking for a reference of a copy of an almanac from the summer of 1717. Poor Richard did not come about til lthe 1730's. any ideas?
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Hi everyone, I know every body loves those big brass buckle on their baldric, but I was wondering if they were actually pc and if so what are they suppose to look like? I know that soldiers baldric usually features some sort of stretch double D buckle but what about pirates or militia man? Anybody with pc image or painting? My main interest is of cours late 17thC but GAoP would be interesting too. Thanks Mako
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an article I just finished reading relating to clothing in Cambridge Mass. from 1652-1704 listed boots in probate inventories. out of 74 households with 37 estates over 200 l and 36 less than 200l the following info was found. 9 pair over 200 l. 7 pair less than 200 l. of that 4 pr belonged to professionals 2 pr belong to tradesmen 8 pr to tradesmen 2 pr to mariners unfortunately, the paper does not say how many of the 74 were mariners to start with. other tidbits..... 27 deerskin coats- none belonged to mariners though. 20 cloaks or mantles/rockets- one to a mariner (what the heck is a mantle or rocket?) 15 drawers- two to mariners 1 spatterdashes- not a m…
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Marlinspike seamanship- the fancy knotwork used by sailors as a way to both pass the time and decorate their tools, etc.- when does it first appear? There are some extant examples from the 18th century, but most are from the 19th. Is there any proof that this sort of work existed in the 17th or back to the 16th century? Did Drake's and Raleigh's seadogs pass their time doing this? Any primary source artwork or extant pieces? Thanks, All Hawkyns
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Ok guys I need some help. I just received this hat as a gift from a friend. I have no idea where it came from, how old it is, or what the badge on the side indicates. I have searched the Internet for any similar hats or badges, but have seen nothing that compares to it. I could use any information that anyone could provide.
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Ok, so I turn my query to those of you who are more familiar with the fashion of the early seventeenth century. The mannequinn in the picture was clothed in a suit based on the 1628 wreck of the Vassa. Can anyone tell me what the style of jacket/ coat is? what is it's time range? and the one big question, what if any are the closure's on the jacket? Thanks in advance. yrs. and co. CJ OHLANDT
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A couple of years ago. I posted "how I made a pair of slops"... but not in TWILL....(kinda fun... some of the Southern California Pyrates showed me their slops made from my post.... dang cool....really really dang cool.....)But I'm not 100% sure they are period correct... just my best guess.... Well the reasoning is simple... Heck... I didn't have the proper "documentation".....(Kass an I still argue about weather the butt seam is curved or straight....) But I figured they were kinda dang near close.....No JoAnn's to go buy the pattern from......So how would a Sailor make a new pair of trousers/slops/breaches from.... heck not alla them knew how to sew... but it was a s…
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I have a friend in Walhalla, SC willing and able to make me a glazed earthware cup/tankard in any style I want for a decent price. What I need to know is exactly WHAT an appropriate shape would be. I don't have access to reliable documentation right now and on-line searches have failed to turn up reliable info. So, I turn to the members of this board for recommendations!
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