On Stranger Tides Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 This may be the wrong place to put this but I am wondering what a GAOP courtly clothes would look like. Would they use silk? Is this picture early enough? I wanna be around 1720 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grymm Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Silk, embroidery in coloured and gold and silver thread, spangles, sequins... essentially think 'Assembled by a deranged magpie' bling ent a new thing =o) Lambourne! Lambourne! Stop that man pissin' on the hedge, it's imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Stranger Tides Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 thanksss so much. what about powdering the face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grymm Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 White face, rouged rosebud lips, beauty patches, large 'horned' full bottom wigs, huge furry muff(!), long ribboned walking stick, a fancy snuff box and red heeled shoes, for French court at least. Lambourne! Lambourne! Stop that man pissin' on the hedge, it's imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 If you decide to go looking for period cosmetic supplies, I can recommend Ageless Artifice. Katie Cannon is now making a face whitening compound out of zinc instead of lead, which appears to work well on those I have seen wearing it (including Katie herself). And a rouge pommade as well as the liquid, for those afraid of spilling. She has done tons of research and even historic sites are carrying her products now. How cool is that? http://www.agelessartifice.com/ She no longer does web based sales, but you can contact her about what you need. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Grymm brings up a very important point, not only time, but nationality and personal preference would determine what you did with cosmetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 White face, rouged rosebud lips, beauty patches, large 'horned' full bottom wigs, huge furry muff(!), long ribboned walking stick, a fancy snuff box and red heeled shoes, for French court at least. long ribboned walking stick??? Can you explain Grymm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grymm Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 39" (ish) malaca cane with an ivory, silver or other decorative knob with a ribbon loop for hanging it off your wrist and decked with a ribbon rosette or two. This wee beauty is 47" http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9588114 Some ivory pique work knobs, and note the hole to take the ribbon on no.2 and the remains of a rosette/knot of ribbons on no.1 Lambourne! Lambourne! Stop that man pissin' on the hedge, it's imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoD Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 This is a replica I made of a 47 inch long walking cane. It has leather thong though in the picture due to me not having any ribbon at the time I photographed it: ...and then I discovered the wine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Okay I understand. Couldn't think why you'd want a ribbon on a walking stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Stranger Tides Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 would this be appropriate? and what would the shirt be made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Nice. I, however, am not such a refined personage. Just a rough old sailor. T'would be pretentious of me to wear such a fine garment. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Captain Jim as a fop! Haa ha ha! (Key West... perfect place for it, you know.) Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yeah, dress like that and I would blend right in with the locals, especially on the other end of Duval Street. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Very spiffy! The shirt would be made of the finest possible linen you can find. Handkerchief or better. That way those enormous sleeves will actually fit inside the arms of the coat. Thicker linen would create too much bulk. And OMG, that wig! That is where those curl papers would come in handy *G* would this be appropriate? and what would the shirt be made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Right nice topic! All the above is what I'm shooting for (but getting there VERY slowly). The walking stick is one of several things I am hoping to get done. I've a few old pool sticks that I am looking to convert into period walking sticks. Though it's the top "knob" that I haven't gotten far with yet. Anyone know of where to obtain toppers the width of or can go onto the end of a pool stick? ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas. Hook Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Lady B - Might try a home renovators supply. Thay may have glass or porcelain knobs that may suit as a quick solution. Knife builders supply may be a source for a white micarta block that could be shaped to resemble an ivory topper. Scrimshaw supply might have some material that might resemble whale or walrus ivory. Jas. Hook Edited October 16, 2012 by Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascabel Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I topped mine with a very fancy brass Victorian doorknob. Keep it polished, and it resembles gold. I have seen ceramic ones decorated with flowers, etc., that would also work nicely, and colored glass also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubbersanonymous Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 ... Keep it polished, and it resembles gold. Thanks C. We'll pass this tip along to the missus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Stranger Tides Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I used a brass one i got from an antique place for 10 buks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pyrate Greyhound Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 As far as walking Sticks go, I'm using a broken oar with the edges of the blades and the shaft gone, I'll paint it black and add bits of decorative metal, with a knob I won't be able to do so much because the top is rectangular. I've never considered ribbons before, but I think I might wanna add them now. Lady Barbossa's working on my coat, but I am doing the 1660s-1680s so I needed an English Restoration Era Justaucorps. Let every man Know freedom, Kings be damned, And let the Devil sort out the mess afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pyrate Greyhound Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Right nice topic! All the above is what I'm shooting for (but getting there VERY slowly). The walking stick is one of several things I am hoping to get done. I've a few old pool sticks that I am looking to convert into period walking sticks. Though it's the top "knob" that I haven't gotten far with yet. Anyone know of where to obtain toppers the width of or can go onto the end of a pool stick? ~Lady B try Home Depo or a similer store, they have ends for dowel rods for towels that would do nicely. you may have to buy onew to get the right length. Let every man Know freedom, Kings be damned, And let the Devil sort out the mess afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pyrate Greyhound Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) [ Some are from movies, and they range from the 1600s to the 1700s Edited October 24, 2012 by Dread Pyrate Greyhound Let every man Know freedom, Kings be damned, And let the Devil sort out the mess afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Curious as to why thy have wrapped the sash around the baldric and why often the small sword is worn so low. I'd think you'd trip over the scabbard wearing a blade so low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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