Edward T. Porter

Hi!

The men's undershirts that Mara has on her site belonged to a King (Charles I, if I remember correctly, and were worn at his execution).

You remember right, Kass. But she also wrote "some evidences" and that this is the most popular. With more information maybe this will work.

Rutt´s book is definetly on my "to buy" list!

Using paaterns for knitted versions: Canceled!

So if you just want a funky knitted wardrobe, go right ahead.

Nope... that´s not my intention. I just try to figure out what is possible, usual or just a no-go.

There are some pictures of seamen wearing what we would call knit sweaters or jumpers.

Where to find?

As I said before: My biggest problem is that i´m not trained in such researches...and I have to search in english, not in my mother tongue. But hopefully there a people who would like to share their knowledge and sources

Maybe this is a thing of interest for some of you:

17th-Century Knitting Patterns. $19.95 WGB Publication, PO Box 517, Saunderstown, RI 02874

Amazon

Ahoy!

Stimulated through Greg´s post of selling Monmouth Caps, I started some researches about knitting works and made my own Monmouth Cap.

Besides: My Mom is much better in knitting than me

Ceeping my deer Mother busy (and of course to get some new accurate pieces to wear), I´ve found patterns, pictures and instructions for several types of Headwear, Socks, gloves etc.

References I´ve found on Mara Riley´s page were very helpfull.

I didn´t found references for men´s Jackets/ Cardigans or a Vest... only for a knitted undershirt.

Questions:

What about the mens? Didnt they were knitted Jackets Coats or Vests?

Has somebody of you any of the refenrence- books listed on this page and can help me out with some pictures?

Can somebody help me with other references of paintings and pictures?

Would it be okay to use other patterns and make knitted stuff from it?

Note: Maybe my English isn´t good enough and I´ve only searched by false keywords...

Best wishes

Ed Porter/ Bela

Hi!

I saw thid post too late, had a bit of time and made my own :

Fair winds

Bela

Hi there!

In the last 2 days, I read through at historical- based threads in this Forum. My girlfriend asked me a few things, which I have answerded quite well ( I think).

Then, she asked me following: Do you actually know about the maritime history of the Germans in the 17. and 18. Century? I thought shortly and had to determine to my disgrace that I know really not much about it...!

One thinks of seafarers or piracy in Germany in the general conditions that the first hit words are "Hanseatic league" or "Störtebecker", therefore "Middle ages".

After a short one seeks with Google I could find out also not much besides which the Whalers played a bigger role about and the Hanseatic league in the 17. century blasted off

Can one of the historically more versed forum users help me for my catchword search here?

Thanks, Mr. Red Wake!

Here is a newer one... finished the Jacket:

The next Jacket, this time made of heavy wool, is just in work :)

Well... there´s already said some things about Larp...

Just look here to read about Larp in different Countries: Larpwiki.org

Most of the Larpers (and I´m one of them) like to see themselves as a subculture... but we´re just more or less nerds like Reenacters and Living Historians

In Germany we have about 10 different rulesystems... I dont know exactly most of them are too stupid and too fantasy based for me!

My favourite one is: You can, what you can!

-No Points... just playing and acting. If you want a reaction from other Larpers, you must convince them by your action/acting and not cause you may have some fighting or magic or healing skills standing on a piece of paper

Yesterday I´ve just finished sewing some basics for Mr. Porter:

Next will be a Short Jacket... but the cunstruction is a bit more difficult as I thougt and I´ll have to make a musslin fitting first and then alter the pattern... my stomach isn´t made for normal sizes

"Ahoy/ Ahoi" as a sailor greeting between seafarers became unusual in present. In the past the exclamation was so current with European sailors that it´s used in in maritime songs and literature until today.

Linguists suspect: The word derives from "Ho or Hoi" - a tone spread in the old Europe, with which shepperds urged their bulls/ cows/ oxens/ sheeps.

Ahoi or Aho were used in order to wake the Crew if a foreign ship turned up or country came in view.

In some German areas "Helau / Alaaf" is used as an Carnival-greeting. These words derive from "Ahoi". Why you can find these maritime word at carnival moves?

The splendidly decorated "fool ship" represented the climax in the carnival moves earlier. The dancing and rumbling "crew" used the old reputation in order to spur on the crowd.

Ahoi would have become almost our usual telephone greeting: Graham Bell is supposed to have proposed the word... but on the end Thomas Edison with his favourite " Hello!" was the winner!

Sources: Peter Moosleitners magazine, edition 12/05, (German popular scientific magazine)

For he future I vow to read the threads from the beginning!

Thanks GoF

Well, just heard good things about RH patterns. Because I´m more into the 1760´s, I use patterns from KK and JPR... but if I will start sewing and golden age outfit RH will be my first choice!!!!!

"Corsair, n.

A politician of the seas."

From: The Devil´s dictionary, Nr. 50 - 08.05.2001

For this sweety I would even wash my jewels before

Seriusly: Has anyone of you examples from 1760´s style tricorns?

Thank you for your compliment, ma chére Lady Barbossa

But Mr. Gaidoon is not so gentle as he looks like... believe me... I know it

Here some pictures of my other Pirate alter ego, Mr. Mat Gaidoon:

The Garb for Mr. Porter ist just in work... finished sewing my Slops, Shirt and two pair of Stockings. Coming up next: Short Coat, another pair of slops, breeches.

Meanwhile historical accuracy is important for me and Mr. Porters outfit will be from the 1760s.

Cheers mates