Ivan Henry aka Moose

Well even though no one chimed in didn't mean I didn't stop looking for references. Check out these from the wreck of the Vasa 1628.

Dates?

I have a PTG hat. It does not hold the shape of the last two examples. The first one is too small for me to have a strong opinion one way or the other, the second image - the Caspar Luiken one, could quite possibly be knit but once again, the brim is holding a shape that mine doesn't. All of this is my supposition though... I am wondering if they were treated with something to stiffen and waterproof them....

Loved it! Laughed the whole time. I was really surprised to see the depth of understanding of the current pirate types community. Everyone looked like a sailor type until the Pirate of the year nominees were shown - then they all were way over the top Hollywood type pirates. Way too funny!

Yeah - there is no participant info that I can see.

I have a friend request pending with Sean.

Anyone have any info on Lockhouse this year? I may be able to swing it. Could Ivan get a camping spot? I didn't see any registration on the web site.

I'm now wondering if there is any provenance in the knit PTG styles being treated with anything. Some of them appear to be a little stiff, holding their shape. From first hand experience, They don,t seem to hold shape like the dancing Dutch sailor's cap does.

Who organizes this event? I was just looking at the web site and I may be interested in attending and participating. I would like to receive some info on the encampment, and genral info...

Here's a gallery of pictures from the the Danish Museum in Copenhagen: https://picasaweb.go...Na3296h2Yqm3QE#

There are a number of different hats and gloves, although the hats seem to be of either the PtG variety or of a more standard stocking cap type. It may well be that the "Monmouth" type cap was a purely English thing. Of note: in one of the pictures there is an albeit thread-bare though recognisable thrum cap! And I thought they were extinct.

Thanks for those - that is great!

Since for some reason I cannot edit my latest post I need to put these pictures here.

Following pictures are dutch sailor from 1695-1730 so clearly from Gaop. Note large number of PTGs

None of those appear to be knit from my view...

Believed to be a painting of Peter the Great (the person)

But it seems that it was made by artist who did not saw him at the shipyards....

Also he has nice waistcoat/ jacket but hat is the main thing now....

Yeah i have seen this. Though I don't think this cap is knit. I do dig his jacket!

what would you like to know Mr Cyphers

www.searlesbucks.com

this link has some info, if not just ask

Hey Wobble,

I think it's this one: http://searlesbucs.com/

Hey Jeff, I am planning to be there with the standard smaller tent with awning. So, 10x16 ish...

This isn't a PC production mind you, but a National Geographic flick on Blackbeard included a main character with a close cropped quaff.

how much are these brass scottosh pistols run? any pics?

I currently sell mine for $399. Unfortunately, I am out now. Price increases will be on my standing production order, so I will need to go $349. PM me and I can give you a special price for a prepaid preorder.

http://ivanhenry.com/replicaweapons/scottish_murdoch_flintlock.html

I am currently out of them, but i have an order coming in within the next six weeks. There are brass barrel versions coming as well.

The Loyalist Arms shoes are he'll on the feet.

I use a full shoe insert AND an extra heel cushion, and that helps (as long as I don't forget them as I switch them between the two pairs).

Ivan Henry also posted something about a pair from the UK that were comparably priced, and a bit lower in the heel which would likely be easier on the feet than the beefy heeled Loyalist Arms or Reconstructing History shoes.

Aye - http://www.re-enactm...8th_century.htm

These are the ones I have.

So come to the event and practice what I preach. (Besides, your outings are always good for a section in the Journal. )

Yeah I would but don't have enough shore leave.

oh here we go! KOS - there is a good deal of debate and many threads on this forum about boots. Bottom line (IMO) is that Golden Age of Piracy 1680-1730 = shoes. A good bit of advice that I got from someone is that dressing for the common rather than the exception is a good idea. If everyone's character was the exception to the rule, the overall impression of a group would not be an accurate representation.

and the winner is..... Ross Farms! Great stuff! Thanks for the link!

Would like to see you!

Resistance is futile!

Okay so your fun pirate outfit isn't calling for a $500 blunderbuss, but is worthy of being accessorized with a good looking replica flintlock... Good news! For the first time, at Fisherman's Village Pirate Fest, Ivan Henry Trading Company will be testing the waters with the next best, affordable thing. We will have a few metal and wood replica flintlocks, that are made in Spain beginning at around (drum roll) $50! These replicas represent the best looking pieces you can buy without going into the wallet for "the real stuff". Of course, we'll have plenty of stock of the real stuff as well!

Preach on brother Mission! I almost always like to hit the pubs in the evening!