LadyBrower

Has anyone come across references to knit muffs? I found this in an inventory of transactions of the New York State Agricultural Society.... But it is for 1842. :-( It's waaaaay out of this period, but gives me some hope... lol Miss Olive Austin, Smyrna, Chenango county, 1 knit veil, 8 caps, 1 knit muff, 1 knit bonnet, 1 knit collar, 2 knit bands, 2 lace worked pockets, Diploma, and 3 00 http://www.archive.org/stream/transactionsofne05newy/transactionsofne05newy_djvu.txt

Very nice!

Lady, to my knowledge, front and back lacing is period- but I am not sure if it was mostly for early and after pregnancy. I'd have to check. I have one set that laces in back, and one set that is both front and back (because of weight changes...) but the front lacing is over a stomacher- so it looks rather decorative. :-) the dual lacing is great for multiple reasons, but I really like having a smooth front also. I *can* put my back lacing stays on myself, it's just a little more challenging.

I can't wait! I will be making one for myself.... someday.... Are you building the bodice over stays? I think that is my plan of attack. Creating a perfect fitting, off the shoulder set as the base... DOes that make sense?

I have been using two layers of canvas weight linen for the inter-layers, which makes it very stiff even before the boning is added. I have also been adding strategically placed 1/2 inch pieces of reed which also gives it a very stiff form. (I have worked out the previous "kinks" in using this stuff too. Thank heaven....) I'll be posting pictures on facebook when the latest set(s) are finished...

Root beer with vanilla vodka... I just need a dallop of ice cream....

One evening? that is fantastic. :-)

That is just the sweetest little thing! She is precious! The little ones do grow so fast. I know at times, little dresses were fitted with "growth pleats" that could be let out with a matter of snips as the child grew... I would imagine a mantua style dress would be easy to do that with, and to accomodate length, start a little longer and put a deep, basted hem you could let down as needed... Just a thought. :-)

I've added a ton of stuff to etsy including knit caps, mitts, aprons.... and for anyone who transcends time, I've started to post more civil war era goodies for the ladies. www.ladybrowerstreasures.etsy.com Syren, I LOVE the Christmas stuff... just too cute!

*cries* I'm so sad I couldn't be there... I should have made hubby do all the work so I could go.... But it looks like everyone had fun. Great pictures as always...

Love it. =)

The whole thing is heartbreaking. But thanks to the quick thinking of some of the soldiers, wounded were quickly attended to and the auditorium was closed off to the shooter which had 600 people in it for a graduation.... It is unfortunate too, this base is one of the top for stress control. They commander there has been taking so many measures to reduce and monitor the stress of the men and women stationed there, and particularly those about to be deployed or just returning... My heart goes out to them all...

Very neat! Thank you for finding this. =)

I think it's kinda funny they are from the same seller.

I'm sorry- I don't think that is going to work at all.... They are far too pretty to be mistaken for men. =P Very cool, indeed.

Oh yes, I like this very much! And yes, everyone posting a short bio would be good as well. I'll take a moment later on to write my very limited understanding of who I am. Hawkyns, I thought perhaps that even those who are close in years could agree upon on with which to start (say, one person who does 1706 and another who does, say, 1711 could start with 1705 or even earlier). This would allow a broader time frame to learn from, and as you move forward in time one will have knowledge of past events in a "first person" context and be able to regal visitors with your past. And indeed, we must take care with whom we share details... Though it would make an interesting twist should one know that a certain piece of information caused such and such an event in history.... =)

:-) I figure if everyone who wants to do this says so here, interested parties can PM each other for addresses. Sound good? Obviously, I want to participate. =)

Nice! Yes, I too have been reminded hubby's boarding axe needs clothes. Everything looks very nice and I love the simplicity of the chest. Lovely.

...I just saw a news piece that said that this stimulus only created or saved 54, yes that is 54 jobs in NYC. Do the math on how much per job that is... it's nauseating. Cheers

Hello and welcome!

Wow... =P Lovely. So any suggestions on matching people? I think both matching on the basis of common interest (housewife to housewife, Man to Man, same age. Whatever) and in different views of life (wife to sailor, priest to prostitute =P) could potentially interesting. Or we could all have several acquaintances?

I'm trying to find newspapers, journals, letters etc from the period. I just got Her Own Life which is a book full of autobiographical writings by 17th century women. I've only just flipped through it (I only just got it today).

Hehe, yes. As we go along we can expand on how deep we delve into it (pc paper, hand made quills, calligraphy etc). It could turn into a really fun project and I'm glad others find it to be a good idea. I hope we can get a few people "on board" with this. =)

I debated on where this should go... Is it art? history? hmmm. I put it here, Please move it if I am wrong... What I would like to do (and I'm not sure if anyone has tried before) but after being inspired by a lady suggesting I write fake letters to people to develope my persona, I thought it might be a good idea for "us" (reenactors/ history lovers/ whatever) to be involved in some sort of period pen pal circle. This way, people reenacting similar periods could research day to day activities, "current" events, establish friendships and build their persona. What I envision is for each letter to contain really, what letters from people during that time may have said. More so, I see it as an optortunity for ongoing research. I think how it would work, is that the pen palls choice a year to start, and use the current calendar date (October 22, 1709, for example). this way it can match with events and seasons. It's also easier to find out what happened "on this day in history." Letters can be in depth about politics, philosophy, or simple notes of home life, childrearing, recipes... During the reenactment season, letters can be based on mock battles and camp fun. This site finds stuff, and there are several others: http://www.historyorb.com/date/1709/october What do you "guys" think? Is anyone interested?