Ivan Henry aka Moose
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For Drake's, I need new clothes (not a problem) but t costs money - to go to Va, costs money - what am I to do???
Diosa, you are correct not enough weekends. -
Man! That sounds like fun. Only problem for me is that Drake's Raid in St. Augustine is that same weekend. It's closer to me and would cost a lot less to attend.
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Wife and I rolled into home last night at about 1:00 AM. Had a blast. There are a lot of reasons why this is probably my favourite event!
I too miss all of you, and wish these weekends could last longer!
Pics to come!
I second that...
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Hobbes just may be wondering if Mission is real.
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Drinking a Sam Adams, finishing up a few things - dang gotta drilla vent hole in the matchlock tomorrow morning - oh, and pack everything - see you all tomorrow evening!!!
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Thought I'd post a picture of my jacobite garb which includes the tartan shortcoat I enquired about ealier. Here's what my character would look like at home in the highlands.
and here is what he would look like once he joined up with the Yankee pirate crew.... The Iron Brigade.and there you have it
Nice job!
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http://www.searlesbucs.com/, the website is up, thanks whomever did it.
You're welcome! Glad you found it.
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That is interesting news. I had a great time at my first trip last year. I did however notice that although ideal for the encampment participants, the Fort is not an ideal location from a marketing point of view. It's away from the masses of tourists and in my opinion would take a big effort and a lot of donated time and resources to get people from downtown Key West to the fort and back.
Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise. It always sucks being rejected, but generally things work out for the better. I foresee a new location that's more tourist friendly that will aid in bringing many more non-participants to the encampment festival.
Thanks Fayma, Spike, et al for all the hard work. It's appreciated.
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MIGHT be there on Sunday. Maybe.....
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very cool painting. I just did a hunt around and found some more by the same guy. This one shows a ship in the process of careening:
That is excellent as well! So much to look at and take in. I see breeches with no stockings, a couple of interesting hats... Great stuff - but no butt sniffing dogs in this one.
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Just came across these paintings by Luca Carlevarijs. They are from a period between 1690-1720. Take a look, there are all sorts of folks in all sorts of clothing. Sailors in slops and short coats, petticoat breeches, landsmen with their stockings over their breeches, dogs sniffing butts, and even sailors without waistcoats or even - gasp shirts! Great stuff!
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Hey all,
Just found a couple GREAT sites that i thought I would share. You may or may not have seen these before, but both are great. The Victoria and Albert Museum is my favorite. The search function turns up really great results.
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No help? Sheesh, I must be a leper.
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Nice work!
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Wish I could help. Modern trim in my experience is nearly impossible to match with period trim. Good luck!
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I'm trying figure out, what specific details would have been in place for breeches around 1695-1700. I'm especially interested in pocket style, cut, how they would have been gathered at the knee, fly closure, etc. I have seen the baggier breeches with ribbon ties at the knees of earlier and the later? less billowy type with the button closure on the knees. Anyone have a pattern or a good reference? This is for my Francois Desportes (seen below) kit I'm having made. What would he have had on? To me, other than the thigh pocket, his breeches look like an early 1700s pattern. His leggings and waistcoat hide a lot of the detail. I could use some help!
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Hello all. We'll be putting in a new order soon. I'm wondering if there are any flintlocks/percussion weapons you all would like to see us carry. Before you mention it, I currently cannot get Queen Anne Pistols from my supplier.
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How forgiving are the measurements? I have to make a good set of stays before I can get my measurements with stays on, I have been looking for assistance with this as I have no craft with cloth at all, it could take a while. How long does it take to make, so I have an idea of a time frame to shoot for. I am going to order one, just have to have the particulars down.
Hey Anne. It takes 6-8 weeks for us to get one made. As far as the measurements, it certainly helps to have a stay on when you measure. It doesn't really need to be "the stay" you'll be wearing all of the time, just "a stay". I am meeting with our seamstress today to get all the measurements she'll need. I'll get back with you today or tomorrow. Thanks!
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Here's the link to the auction, which ends in March.
http://www.auctionfl...action=〈=En
I really thought this was cool - how someone carried two guns at the same time. Someone's always thinking.
http://www.auctionfl...action=〈=En
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VERY COOL! THANKS FOR SHARING! I JUST MIGHT HAVE TO START MAKING A HOLSTER LIKE THAT!
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Oooooo... I feel a purchase coming on.
How about a front view as well??
Here you go! In this picture the front sides are worn down. It was more common to wear them pushed back to reveal more of the petticoat.
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I (Ivan Henry Trading Company) have been working with a local seamstress to carry a 100% Linen Hand Finished Mantua - it's taken me a while to coordinate everything, but now I think we finally have it ready to go! These are custom ordered so allow 6-8 weeks. While I know most of you all here in the pub sew yer own garments, I figure there might be a few who don't and would like a nice mantua.
Check it out:
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I have heard good things about costume college... And I happen to like "stitch nazis" and wonder if I should refer to another controversial conversation on use of terms in a derogatory manner... I find that there are people who may come off high and mighty, but often this is explained by their passion for their craft.
I also wonder about your assumption that "those poeple cant (or dont) use reason or logic and know nothing about metaphysics and have no concept of how to proceed in the process of argumentation....."
I think this is a very rude statement, especially considering the required use of logic and reasoning in the recreation of historic costumes. I wonder further (well, only a little) about your ideas concerning metaphysics and your Belief that such lowly people as such concerned with achieving accuracy brilliant construction (stitch nazis) could not possibly possess the mental capacity required to understand any philosophy.
Forgive my rudeness.
Agreed - Well put Lady Brower!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - and Nice kits! Man, my self imposed title of "The Diana Ross of Pyrates and Privateers" might just be in jeopardy!
And no, I'm not a cross dresser! Not that there is anything wrong with that. Remember Diana Ross used to change outfits between every song she performed? So... Yer lookin good mate (in a manly way).