neck scarves

[Swashbuckler 1700]

We may think what ever we want about the head scarfs but the neck scarves were there in the whole age of sail.

I was wondering what colors would be typical etc. Same with materials linen, lace..... I have no need for patterns since I am only wondering clothing as an historical issue.

1640s

1680s

1690s

1720s

1740s

1740s

1770s

[Swashbuckler 1700]

Any period evindence would be nice

inventorys, wills etc.

I have triyng to find some....

[Fox]

There are plenty of wills etc online, as well as various inventories. Many of them have been posted on this forum.

Blue neckcloths are mention in the 1690s slop contracts: http://www.piratebrethren.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=48

[Swashbuckler 1700]

Thanks for the reply (I bet I test you nerves)

It is odd that later slop contracts have less stuff than 1690s ones

So there were colored ones as well as white.

[Matty Bottles]

How long have you been reenacting pirates, Swashbuckler 1700, if you don't mind my asking? :)

[Swashbuckler 1700]

How long have you been reenacting pirates, Swashbuckler 1700, if you don't mind my asking? :)

Everybody asks that sooner or later......

I am not actual reenactor but just a fellow who is interested in many things especially pirates. I have studied pirates for around 11 years and I am only 17 years old. I am member of pirate site/ game "Before the mast" like some other users here. I hope that I am not ignored while I am not actual reenactor I have similar lust for information and this is an nice place since this king of information can be found only here.

Edited May 24, 2012 by Swashbuckler 1700

[Mission]

I don't think anyone cares whether you're a reenactor or not, but many of you questions focus on clothing which is the sort of thing a reenactor wonders about, yet they're not really asked the way a reenactor would ask them.

FYI, Matty, he draws fashion-plate style images. I believe he has posted some of them in his gallery.

[Matty Bottles]

Mark, you hit the nail right on the head. Swashbuckler 1700, I wanted to tell you that I wouldn't mind at all if every new reenactor started out with as much enthusiasm as you, but since you seem have a great brain for details and looking for documentation, I didn't want to assume that you were new to reenacting.

I don't think anyone minds, but don't be afraid to use the search function, or to visit the Pirate Brethren site (NOT the Pirate Brethren of Texas). Between these two sites, a lot of good information has been consolidated.

[Tartan Jack]

Pirate Brethren isn't, as a group, very active anymore. BUT, the info on their site is a treasure trove.

You'll also recognize a LOT of the same names on here are there (esp. in Capt Twill).

[Swashbuckler 1700]

Mark, you hit the nail right on the head. Swashbuckler 1700, I wanted to tell you that I wouldn't mind at all if every new reenactor started out with as much enthusiasm as you, but since you seem have a great brain for details and looking for documentation, I didn't want to assume that you were new to reenacting.

I don't think anyone minds, but don't be afraid to use the search function, or to visit the Pirate Brethrensite (NOT the Pirate Brethren of Texas). Between these two sites, a lot of good information has been consolidated.

I know Pirate Brethren well enough.

And I hope no one minds that I am not reenactor. It has no real matter since I have similar interests .....

I ask about clothing since that is thing that info is hard to find in booke etc.

But I have also made questions about ships, weapons, flags etc.

Edited May 24, 2012 by Swashbuckler 1700