Matty Bottles Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 I think someone has already posted this, but here we go: http://www.costumes.org Click on "History sorted by Period" and go crazy. "The time was when ships passing one another at sea backed their topsails and had a 'gam,' and on parting fired guns; but those good old days have gone. People have hardly time nowadays to speak even on the broad ocean, where news is news, and as for a salute of guns, they cannot afford the powder. There are no poetry-enshrined freighters on the sea now; it is a prosy life when we have no time to bid one another good morning." - Capt. Joshua Slocum
KW Pirate Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 ye must be a mind reader, mate. I just got a salvation army rain coat that i'm going to be doing a bit of doctorin too, and I spent ALL day yesterday trying to find some pictures or ideas to help me. I was going to put up a post today, but ye beat me to it. Thanks Deadly Aim Key west pirate ~keep yer powder dry and yer women wet~ pil'-lag-ing It's like looting, but the shopkeeper is watching from behind some hastily contrived shelter. Rum Wench - Pyrates of the Coast
SirJewelsCole Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 What an excellent link that be! Aye always be searchin' fer some new items. Cordially, Sir Jewels Cole "In casa di ladri non ci si ruba." trans. "There is honour among thieves."
AkashaZuul Posted May 24, 2004 Posted May 24, 2004 Someone sent me that link a long time ago, and I still look at it probably once a week, if not every day. The costuming resources and tips are astounding, as well as all of the endless photographs of actual period costumes. Still haven't solved my nagging "where do I find good period shoes that aren't $400" problem with that site, though. -Jennifer "Let them eat cake. No wait, kill 'em all instead, and plunder the cake for yourself. Mmmmm, cake. . ."
piratelassie Posted May 26, 2004 Posted May 26, 2004 I have the same problem. Somehow the navy blue wellies I've had since seventh grade just don't cut it
PirateQueen Posted May 26, 2004 Posted May 26, 2004 Still haven't solved my nagging "where do I find good period shoes that aren't $400" problem<snip>. Basic colonial styles can be found at: G. Gedney Godwin, Inc. Fugawee Corp. and for much less than $400. Melusine de la Mer "Well behaved women rarely make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
AkashaZuul Posted May 27, 2004 Posted May 27, 2004 Those leather shoes are wonderful, but I'm still looking for something dressier for a wedding. . . mine, actually. I was hoping for silk to embroider. You know, something out of Dangerous Liasions or what not. I found these, and they're my favorite so far, but they're $280: http://www.peterfoxshoes.com/index.php?sku...310R&nm=Annabel This website has gorgeous shoes, but no prices. If you have to ask. . . http://www.basia-zarzycka.co.uk/s_gallery1.html I'm crazy about these, probably because they're late 1600's, but they're out: http://www.europacouture.com/entire/shoes/...lfrenchies.html I love that Godwin site, but I noticed they aren't selling the most important garment for women. . . the stays! And wooo $850 for that yellow sacque gown. -Jennifer "Let them eat cake. No wait, kill 'em all instead, and plunder the cake for yourself. Mmmmm, cake. . ."
Rumba Rue Posted May 27, 2004 Posted May 27, 2004 I wish I could wear any of those shoes, but alas I cannot wear heels. Plus walking around at events, heels do good for finding all those gopher holes to sink into! Rumba Rue **It's flats for me!**
piratelassie Posted May 27, 2004 Posted May 27, 2004 I prefer no shoes, but that's sorta impossible due ta hypothermia fer a lot o the year
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