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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

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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

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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. . ."

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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. . ."

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