tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40226473799979289072024-03-13T11:55:00.408-05:00Civil War Civilian Living HistoryMy thoughts, experiences and activities regarding Civil War era civilian living history.Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-83992942573255298602016-09-27T08:33:00.002-05:002016-09-27T08:33:50.387-05:00New Blog Location<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been thinking of moving my blog to my website for some time. Now seems to be the time. All previous posts will remain here; however, posts after Civilian Symposium part 2 can be found on my website at <a href="http://www.txcwcivilian.org/">www.txcwcivilian.org</a> on the home page. <br />
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I hope my followers will continue to enjoy my blog at the new location. Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-61492526004569467222016-09-08T19:25:00.000-05:002016-09-08T20:04:16.076-05:00Civilian Symposium part 2The 2016 Symposium offered so many different presentations; physics is not our friend at this event as we cannot be in two places at once. The Welcome Reception and Social is always fun to see the different wrappers and smoking jackets. <br />
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There was also entertainment with singing and music: <br />
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The first presentation of the Symposium was Friday night "Frozen Assets: The Ice Industry and Ice Harvesting in 19th Century America". It was very interesting; a topic I had never given much thought to. In fact I was just reading a diary that mentioned how much ice they had in storage so I'm glad I was able to hear this particular topic. <br />
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Of course the marketplace was open and the first set of originals were up. Unfortunately my photos of the originals got mixed up with other photos and I can't distinguish which were from 2016. It will take some time to sort them all out; I apologize as I know the originals are what many of you enjoy seeing. <br />
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Saturday is conference fabric day. I posted my dress previously. Since I was on stage I did not get any pictures of any of the others as a group. <br />
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The first presentation was K. Krewer's "For the Fashion of this World Passeth Away: Identifying Changes in Mid-Victorian Clothing Styles for Women". As always, K's presentation was fantastic and included wonderful handouts and a CD of images. Next was new speaker Sally Ryan and "Readin’, Ritin’, Rithmetic, Reality: Education in Mid-19th Century America". Another topic I knew little about and Sally did a great job with her presentation. The morning finished out with “Lace is Always Handsome and Fashionable” presented by Beth Chamberlin. Beth is extremely knowledgeable on lace of the time and gave a great presentation on it's production and uses. <br />
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My presentation came after lunch. As I said before, I was not pleased with it as I ran out of time. I had timed it before hand, so it was a disappointment to me and the audience. Carolann finished up the afternoon with "Fashion Meets Technology: Skirt Supporting Petticoats", which addressed the evolution and manufacturing of hoop skirts. <br />
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Saturday night included dinner and a ball. I always enjoy these events and listening to the music. Smash the Windows was the band and they are always a pleasure to hear. <br />
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As happens occasionally at the conference, Daylight Savings Time started over the weekend, so up early for breakfast the Sunday presentations. The first presentation of the was "You Can Do It! Developing a Toolbox for Planning Civilian Immersion Events" presented by Jessica Craig and Betsy Connolly. This was such an informative presentation and well done. Although I have not been able to attend any of Betsy's events I have been to a few of Jessica's events and can vouch for the fact that she really knows this subject matter. <br />
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To finish out the event Kelly Dorman presented "So Much More Than a Research Tool: Taking a Closer Look at Cartes d’Visite". Kelly discussed the CDV as a cultural artifact rather than just a research tool. Sadly, Kelly passed away from cancer not too long after the conference. I'm grateful to have been able to know her and learn from her one last time. <br />
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I heard that the other track of presentations included wonderful presentations as well. "The Animal that Forged America: The Indestructible Mule" by Vince Hawley DVM was apparently quite entertaining and I wish I could have hear it! Nicky Hughes, as always, was very popular speaking on "The Other Side of Temperance: The Manufacture, Sale & Consumption of Whiskey in Mid-19th Century America". It probably didn't hurt that samples were part of the presentation!<br />
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So ended the Civilian Symposium as we know it. I so wish I was able to attend each presentation and all the workshops! The end of conference is always emotional for me, especially when I lived so far away. Even now, living so much closer, it is still sad to have to end the weekend. I so much enjoy the comradery of like minded people and learning about the 19th Century. So...on to 2018! I can't wait to see what Carolann has in mind!<br />
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Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-83322429592803702732016-09-05T20:47:00.000-05:002016-09-05T20:48:14.482-05:00Civilian Symposium 2016Yes, it has been quite awhile since I have posted and I apologize for that. Real life got in the way including a new job and moving to a new state...again. I have a lot of catching up to do so please be patient. I'm sure I will forget something, but I'll cover the big stuff for sure. So to start: The Civilian Symposium 2016. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.genteelarts.com/2016SympsmWebInfo081415.pdf" target="_blank">22nd Civilian Symposium</a> was held in Camp Hill Pennsylvania in March. As always, it was a wonderful experience full of great workshops, lectures and originals. I was privileged to speak this year. My topic was "To the Madhouse: Female Incarceration in 19th Century Lunatic Asylums". It was very well attended. I was not happy with the presentation as I went over time and did not get to cover some of the topics I wanted to. One of the perks of speaking at the symposium is getting a dress length of fabric from which to make a dress. <br />
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Here is my inspiration: <br />
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I attended the Fur Cuffs and Seeded Bracelet workshops. <br />
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This was really fun. Working with the fur can be a challenge though. I have not yet finished my cuffs with everything else going on but I plan to. <br />
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This was another fun workshop. I had done beading like this before when I was in Camp Fire Girls; I always enjoyed it so it was nice to know that it was a period skill. <br />
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2016 was the last Civilian Symposium as we know it and the last at the Camp Hill location. A symposium will not occur in 2017; however, a rebirth will occur in 2018. I have enjoyed my attendance at the symposium over the last 10 years or so but I am very excited about what is in store in 2018! Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-15863713204695910532016-01-17T20:56:00.000-06:002016-01-17T20:56:47.605-06:00Fold Over ShawlThis past weekend I attend another <a href="http://www.genteelarts.com/" target="_blank">Genteel Arts</a> workshop. This time was a fold over shawl. I drove out to Gettysburg after work on Friday and made it to Needle and Thread in time to pick out my fabric. It was a difficult choice; they had a lot of wools. Thank goodness because I could not find any wools in my area. I decided on these<br />
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The shawl is comprised of a central square of a solid, which is trimmed with a print. The print is applied with two sides right side out and two sides wrong side out so when it is folded over the right side of the trim shows on both layers of the shawl. <br />
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The print is then trimmed with a band of solid, which is fringed.<br />
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Here are a couple of photos of my completed shawl, except for the fringe, and another from the class.<br />
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Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-6134419465026922402015-12-09T20:56:00.001-06:002015-12-09T20:56:24.187-06:00Remembrance Day 2015Every year around November 19th, Gettysburg celebrates Remembrance Day. Abraham Lincoln dedicated the Gettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863 with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address" target="_blank">Gettysburg Address</a>; this date is technically called Dedication Day and the Gettysburg Address is read on that day. The Saturday of that week is Remembrance Day to honor the soldiers who died during the Civil War; this has occurred since 1863. The modern celebration weekend includes a parade, vendors and several balls.<br />
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This year I stayed in Gettysburg for the whole weekend at the <a href="http://www.brickhouseinn.com/" target="_blank">Brick House Inn </a>on Baltimore Street, right on the parade route. The Brick House consists of two houses actually. One built in the 1890s and another built in the 1830s and was there during the Battle of Gettysburg.<br />
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Our room was in the Civil War house; unfortunately, the inside of the house has been completely redone for bedrooms so very little of the original interior still exists. But our room was really nice and looked out over Baltimore St.<br />
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My husband came out for the event so this was nice for the two of us. He flew into BWI, so we didn't get to Gettysburg until around 4:00. He had never been to Gettysburg so I tried to introduce him to the various things I like about the town; the Inn was a good start. By the time we got checked in and settled in we were both starving. Getting into any of the main dining rooms was impossible at this late stage but we walked down<span id="goog_1136882459"></span><span id="goog_1136882460"></span> to the <a href="http://dobbinhouse.com/" target="_blank">Dobbin House</a> and ate in the tavern. <br />
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Saturday was a beautiful day. A bit chilly but not bone chilly cold as other years.I wore my very first conference dress and the paletot I bought from a friend and was plenty warm enough.<br />
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The breakfast at the Inn is amazing. It includes a dessert as well. Once breakfast was over we headed out to see the town and of course shop. My husband bought me some wonderful earrings.<br />
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As usual there were Confederate musicians playing on the square. These guys are really good. <br />
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We headed back to the Inn to secure seats on the porch for the parade. Along the way we met friends and invited them to join us at the Inn along with others also staying at the Brick House.<br />
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Saturday night we attended the Remembrance Day Ball at the <a href="http://oldltsg.wideopen.net/about/buildings/refectory.htm" target="_blank">Lutheran Seminary Refectory.</a><br />
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This ball is<span id="goog_1136882586"></span><span id="goog_1136882587"></span> hosted by <a href="http://civiliansofgettysburg.com/" target="_blank">Gettysburg Civil War Dance</a>, Norma Calhoun and Wayne Belt. The proceeds from this ball go to the<a href="http://www.lcacnet.org/" target="_blank"> Land Conservancy of Adams County</a>. This ball is smaller than most during the weekend; however, I really enjoyed this one. Period dress is not required. <a href="http://smashthewindowsband.com/index/" target="_blank">Smash the Windows</a> played and was wonderful.The caller could be a bit gruff and a bit of a perfectionist. He walked us through some of the dances, but only once and then it was danced. There were several there who knew the dances and that really helped keep things going. They host dances in Fairfield on a regular basis to teach period dancing.<br />
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We finished our weekend in Gettysburg with lunch at <a href="http://www.garryowenirishpub.net/" target="_blank">Garryowen's</a>, a visit to Needle and Thread (of course), <a href="http://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm" target="_blank">the Visitor's Center</a>, and a special drive through the battlefield with Don and Carolann Schmitt. We had a great weekend and were sorry to see it end.<br />
Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-14215074739970069032015-12-08T20:43:00.000-06:002015-12-09T08:05:50.395-06:00Braid WorkMy next <a href="http://genteelarts.com/" target="_blank">Genteel Arts</a> workshop was held in Hamden, Connecticut. I have a good friend that lives in Hamden so it was a must attend. This was a great class! Learned several techniques I wasn't familiar with.<br />
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Carolann started with a lecture with images of various uses of braid work as well as a display of originals. The following are all from the collection of Carolann Schmitt.<br />
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The first project we worked on was braid work appropriate for cuffs and collars. We traced a pattern onto lightweight fabric using the FriXion pens.<br />
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When completed we ironed over the design to erase the tracing marks.<br />
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I really like the way this turns out. The little curly ques can prove to be a challenge, but I think with practice and a bit more patience I could do an acceptable job of this. <br />
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The next project was a small pillow top or pin cushion. The tracing technique was using chalk and paper piercing.<br />
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The pattern is then laid on the fabric and chalk powder is used to mark the pattern. Be sure to test any chalk you use to ensure it will brush away completely. We used cotton balls to gently brush the chalk over the design so it will transfer through the perforation onto the fabric. <br />
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The rest of the work is done by hand. The pattern is filled in with cording sewn down with evenly spaced stitched. My thread broke during this part so my design is a bit cock-eyed.<br />
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This was a wonderful workshop! I learned so many new techniques, as embellishment was not a strong point for me. I hope to use some of these newly learned skills soon. Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-2669970863038578682015-11-30T20:47:00.001-06:002015-11-30T20:47:43.703-06:00Berthes, Fichus and PelerinesSo began my busy <a href="http://www.genteelarts.com/" target="_blank">Genteel Arts</a> November; or so it seemed. My first workshop was in Gettysburg, Berthes, Fichus and Pelerines. These items are dress accessories that can be used to change the look of a dress.<br />
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A berthe is a large cape-like collar falling over the shoulders and bodice of a dress (Schmitt, Carolann. <i>Berthes, Fichus and Pelerines</i>, pg. 3) and is usually a separate piece from the dress. We see these often on evening gowns.<br />
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A fichu, alternately was more shawl-like and comes over the shoulders to the front. <br /><br />
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Then there is the pelerine. I really think this is what the "dreaded triangle thingy" is attempting to imitate. A pelerine is more cape-like and can match the dress, changing a bodice cut for evening to something more appropriate to day time.<br />
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I had taken Carolann Schmitt's <a href="http://txcwcivilian.blogspot.com/2015/03/better-late-than-never-2015-symposium.html" target="_blank">Fichu workshop</a> at the <a href="http://www.genteelarts.com/2016SympsmWebInfo081415.pdf" target="_blank">Civilian Symposium</a> in March and thought perhaps I would like a pelerine. But I looked at my wardrobe and decided another fichu would be better, one with long tails.<br />
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As with all of the Genteel Arts classes, a well researched handout was provided that included period descriptions, illustrations, bibliography and instructions for constructing the chosen garment and, of course, the patterns. Before we started sewing, Carolann gave a lecture on the different accessories including more period photos and originals; she had a few originals with her to show as well. You can see these in the Fichu workshop pictures <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131356511@N06/sets/72157651116447280/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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I did not have enough of the netting I chose to cut the pattern exactly as the pattern called for; the pattern being one piece over the shoulders, so we altered it a bit, adding a shoulder seam to accommodate the size of the pattern.<br />
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Once the ruching was in place I will add a narrow black velvet trim down the center of the ruching; this I still need to finish. I will probably also add a small hook and eye at the waist to hold it as I do not want to wrap it around the back although that is an option. <br />
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These pieces are really quite easy to make and can add so much to your period wardrobe. Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-84851903632704473942015-11-11T19:17:00.002-06:002015-11-11T19:17:59.593-06:00Welbourne 2015<br />
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Welbourne is in Middleburg Va., Loudon County, horse country. It is beautiful! The drive down from Pennsylvania was very nice with all the trees in full Fall color, and the weather was perfect.</div>
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The house was originally built in the 18th
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abide by the rules and personally have very few photos; however several others did take photos and <a href="http://www.travelingtintypist.com/" target="_blank">Jim Pfeiffer</a> was on hand to take tin types. You can find links to the various collections at the end of this post.</div>
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During dinner, I think, we maintained first person very well. We discussed our experiences through the war and what the future might hold. </div>
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At this event we were lucky enough to have two wonderful African American interpreters, Cheney McKnight and Anita Henderson. Cheney cooked lunch and dinner for us and Anita served. The food was wonderful and period. </div>
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Saturday evening after dinner we sat in the parlor and talked, read jokes and other pieces and had Pimms. I had never had Pimms and now I think I'm addicted. There was also a piano in the house so I attempted to play a bit. I need a keyboard again and practice!<br />
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served by the bed and breakfast staff and was very good, a full American
breakfast. After breakfast I sat with some of the other Pennsylvania
ladies for a tin type on the porch. We were all in our wrappers. Jim
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One of the activities for the weekend for the weekend was a Friendship Album. These were popular during the mid-19th century and included verses or little tokens. We hope to continue this into the next years' events and have a record of our event. <br />
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Sunday was a laid back day. After breakfast there was a prayer service.<br />
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Following the church we had a reenactment of Garner Peters and Scrivington's return. Garner Peters was a slave who left his owner during the war and taking a prized horse, Scrivington. After sometime, Peters decided to return and brought the horse back with him. It was quite an event at the time.<br />
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After the rides everyone began packing up and leaving. It was a great weekend! Jessica Craig does a wondrous job organizing these events! I can't say enough for her knowledge and thoughtfulness in providing
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Additional photos can be found in various places throughout Facebook; here are a few links:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.m.craig.54/media_set?set=a.10153008424792126.521772125&type=3" target="_blank">Day one</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.m.craig.54/media_set?set=a.10153009746732126.521772125&type=3" target="_blank">Day two</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.m.craig.54/media_set?set=a.10153010914862126.521772125&type=3" target="_blank">Day three</a>Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-58857199444232725192015-09-21T20:52:00.000-05:002015-09-21T20:52:56.935-05:00Ridley Creek Reenactment<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mie3FgnElIg/VgCb93_AbtI/AAAAAAAAEEI/-bKg9oKFw9U/s1600/IMG_2744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mie3FgnElIg/VgCb93_AbtI/AAAAAAAAEEI/-bKg9oKFw9U/s200/IMG_2744.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qxGfmH0OYI/VgCbqDpMXmI/AAAAAAAAEEA/VEZikBC03pc/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qxGfmH0OYI/VgCbqDpMXmI/AAAAAAAAEEA/VEZikBC03pc/s200/IMG_2717.JPG" width="200" /></a>September has been a very busy month in the 1860s. The weekend of September 19th & 20th found me at <a href="http://www.colonialplantation.com/index.html" target="_blank">Colonial Plantation</a> at <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ridleycreek/index.htm" target="_blank">Ridley Creek State Park</a>. The site is only a half hour from me, so it was very convenient. Oh, what a great site! The park itself is beautiful, and the living history site is wonderful. They have crops, livestock, and an 18th century house that is very well kept. The site sits right on Ridley Creek, a very nice water way, which saw a bit of bathing during the weekend. Sorry no pictures of that. <br />
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The group I participate with, the 97th PVI, sets up a whole street and a fly. I understand they have a full kitchen as well, but not at this event.<br />
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This was my first visit to this event and really my first true event with the 97th. I really didn't know what to expect. Since it was so close, I day tripped for the event. Saturday, I decided to attend as a local woman visiting the camps. I wore my <a href="http://txcwcivilian.blogspot.com/2014/11/steamboats-acomin-spirit-of-peoria.html" target="_blank">Steamboat </a>dress and bonnet. I set up my table and brought a coffee cake and Necco wafters. This probably wasn't the best choice. Apparently, this event is more of a wash dress type event as there were very few women, maybe three counting me, in fashionable dress.<br />
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There was some first person living history after the battle with the wounded, which was very well done, most with Confederate units. Wounded were around the house and brought in as well. These men really knew their first person; their conversations, the screams, the worry about mess mates was very impressive. I approached some of the ladies and asked if I could participate in their living history the next day, when I would be dressed more appropriately.<br />
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Not much public visited us as we were set back behind the corn, so the rest of the day was spent under the fly talking. I left once the site closed to the public. I have to say that I know I am getting old; I used to really enjoy the camping aspect of the hobby, sitting around the campfire at night. Now I am so grateful for events close to home for the hot shower and my own bed.<br />
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The gentlemen who portrayed the wounded did a wonderful job again with first person. I have limited experience with a nursing impression. But the others were so gracious and helped me along with the impression. The soldiers' impressions were amazing. One soldier was shell shocked and at first I was seriously concerned about him until I realized it was his impression. Another young man was "gut shot" and died as I tried to help him. I was very appreciative of this group for letting me participate with them.<br />
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Attending this event reminded me of what I like and what I don't like about the hobby. The lack of civilian participation and activities is one reason I stopped attending "reenactments" and starting looking for more living history type events. If few public come through the camp and there is no one to interact with, we're basically sitting around in funny clothes discussing the merits of Star Trek versus Star Wars. I'm not degrading this type of event, we all do this for different reasons; some for the camaraderie, others for a weekend activity for the family, and others such as myself who enjoy the living history and role play. OK, and the dress up.<br />
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All in all this was a fun event; Sunday's weather could not have been nicer and once I was able to participate in the living history side of it, which I really enjoy. At the 97th's camp there was some discussion about how to better involve the group's civilian participants in event activities and perhaps ramp up the authenticity a bit. I look forward to seeing what we come up with.<br />
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More pictures can be found on Stephanie Ann Farra's blog <a href="http://worldturndupsidedown.blogspot.com/2015/09/colonial-pennsylvania-plantation-civil.html" target="_blank">World Turn'd Upside Down</a>. Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-40045320494760161672015-09-19T20:58:00.001-05:002015-09-19T20:58:22.373-05:00For Cause and CountryThe weekend of September 12 I attended <a href="http://forcauseandcountry.weebly.com/" target="_blank">For Cause and Country</a>; a living history event at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm" target="_blank">Fort Washington</a>, Maryland.<br />
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The scenario I participated in was the Sanitary Commission Fair.<br />
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Rather than making a new dress for this event, I spent time producing "fancy goods" for a booth. I decided to make pen wipers and pin cushions. Three of the pen wipers were based on originals. <br />
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Another pen wiper I based on images found on patriotic envelopes of the time.<br />
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The pin cushions were also based, more or less, on originals.<br />
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The sunset over the Potomac was beautiful.<br />
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Saturday was not the best as far as weather was concerned; it rained all day and was humid. But I was inside an air conditioned building so didn't suffer too much.<br />
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We had several booths: my fancy goods booth (which turned out more shoes and parasols for sale), baked goods, candies, relics and curiosities, post office, industry table, music, and a display of Scottish items. <br />
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At one point I decided to get out a bit and left the fort. Upon my return I was stopped and a pass was required. I did not have a pass, but one was quickly written up for me.<br />
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I entered the site just in time for church. I am not a religious person; however, the message at this service was delivered very well by the young preacher. I did not participate in the Communion but enjoyed the service very much.<br />
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After the service I went back to the Fair hall. Sunday turned out to be a beautiful day, cool with a light breeze. Some of the ladies required their shawls. We had many more visitors on this day. Part of the visitor's experience was to sign in and then they were given stamps with which they could buy candies and baked goods. Some of the visitors were a little surprised by this but really got into it, picking out different things to try. I thought this interaction was a great idea and it was well carried out by the fair organizers.<br />
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I'm sorry for the lack of photos; we were told there was only one person authorized to take pictures so I tried to honor that and not pull out the phone too often. Tim Massey took many photos at the event and you can find some on the "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/FortWashUSSC/" target="_blank">For Cause and Country" Facebook page</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tim.massey.102" target="_blank">Tim Massey's Facebook page</a>.<br />
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All in all I had a decent time at the Sanitary Commission Fair. I would like to see it expanded a bit and perhaps a few other fair activities. However, the organizers did a great job with it this year and really tried to recreate a period Fair for the participants as well as the public. Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-55107460162823024172015-08-20T17:18:00.001-05:002015-08-20T17:18:19.176-05:002016 Civilian Symposium<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Symposium information and registration are <a href="http://genteelarts.com/" target="_blank">available</a>!! The Symposium will be held March 9-13 at the Radisson Convention Center and Hotel in Camp Hill, Pa. As many of you know I am a big fan of this event and encourage anyone interested in the civilian side of the mid-19th century to attend. This does not mean just women's topics; there are several topics that will be of interest to men as well. This year again includes workshops, tours, presentations, needlework competition, the marketplace and a ball! I will speak at the event on women in lunatic asylums in the mid-19th century.<br />
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I hope to see many of my readers at the Symposium in March; you won't regret it!!Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-6052326831841281402015-07-20T19:18:00.001-05:002015-07-20T19:18:20.137-05:00Gettysburg National Base Ball Festival and the Base Ball DressLast weekend was the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgBaseballFestival?fref=ts" target="_blank">Gettysburg National Base Ball Festival</a>. Sixteen teams from Tennessee to Maine playing various versions of 19th Century base ball. I had planned to attend this event for about a month and a half with a new sheer dress. A friend draped a bodice block for me so I waited for the pattern to arrive before starting, not a smart choice. I should have at least started the skirt. As it was I started it with only a couple of weeks lead time. Should have been enough but...<br />
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It was perfect for the event. I didn't have fabric for the lower sleeves so I took a weekend and went to Gettysburg and Needle and Thread. I found a sheer cotton and thought it would be perfect. But when I put it together it just was not sheer enough. So I then changed gears and decided on open sleeves with under sleeves, not pagoda, just open. I used this dress from K. Krewer's collection as my inspiration for the trim.<br />
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I spent a week of the midnight oil working on this dress. The trim is on, but the the bodice didn't fit. Readjusted, still didn't fit. I finally had to give up on it and ended up wearing an older dress sheer. It was too big but was able to move the eyes over to do for the day.<br />
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The band and Choral alternated and only played together for one piece. They played Northern and Southern pieces. <br />
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I really enjoyed the concert; they did play a few modern pieces. It was strange to hear Follow the Drinking Gourd sung in traditional choral style. There was also a piece with the Gettysburg Address set to music.<br />
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Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-9881052628022563482015-05-10T12:24:00.000-05:002015-05-11T11:27:57.277-05:00After the Storm 1865: Hopewell FurnaceSo the 150th cycle is basically over. I commemorated the event at Hopewell Furnace and the After the Storm: 1865 event.<br />
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A wonderful woman, Jessica Craig, organizes this <a href="http://hopewell.mainecav.org/" target="_blank">event </a>every year. It is held at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm" target="_blank">Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site</a> outside Elverson, Pa. I look forward to this event. Even when I was in Texas, I traveled to this event. It is so much fun and everyone does their best to maintain first person. Although overnight housing is available for the event, I decided to only day trip on Saturday due to pre-moving chaos.<br />
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Because of the immersion style of this event I was only able to get limited photos; however, Jessica served as the official event photographer and took many wonderful photos from the event. You can find them and those taken by others on Jessica's Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.m.craig.54/media_set?set=a.10152678642457126.1073742016.521772125&type=3" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.m.craig.54/media_set?set=a.10152679562677126.521772125&type=3" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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My back story was as a Unionist Texan who had left Texas at the beginning of the war due to my and my husband's Unionist leanings. With the end of the war my husband returned to Texas to see to our property and removed to the country, stopping in Hopewell to visit friends. Jessica assigns goals to participants to encourage interaction. My goal was to discuss living in Texas and to convince others to relocate to Texas.<br />
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I reached the site about 9:30 and found the village just finishing up breakfast. The cooks were clearing up and the men preparing firewood.<br />
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While visiting, Mrs Kessler invited me to a lunch she organized at the boarding house, set up by her maid of all work, Maggie. The food was delicious! Apple sauce, goulash of sorts, sweets...yum...<br />
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During the lunch and after the men left, the ladies gossiped. This was really a lot of fun. We stayed in first person and it was period gossip. It was really a great experience and I applaud the ladies for their commitment to first person. We discussed Mrs. Groff's likeness to an unseemly photo her husband was in possession of. We questioned how the contraband woman who was in the village this time last year has returned and as the proprietress of an ice cream shop in Philadelphia. Not sure how well she will do as she had a flavor called Squeal and Moo...bacon flavored ice cream? We shall see. <br />
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There were several kids at the event this year, from little babies to 'tweens. They ran around all day and wore themselves out.<br />
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Many of the structures were draped in bunting and pictures of Lincoln were in windows. Later in the afternoon we attended a memorial service for Abraham Lincoln. Even though we were in May, the service followed the order of Lincoln's actual funeral.<br />
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He had taken appointments for individual photos but I didn't make one in time. But...after the group photo he was taking walk ups as the sun allowed. I was lucky enough to get in. I don't yet have the image as I was not going to be there on Sunday to pick it up but here is a modern view of the pose.<br />
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Guess I didn't remember quite how the fashion plate was posed :) But the photo turned out so well!! I will post the image when I receive it.<br />
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Dinner was served shortly after this and again was wonderful! Chicken curry, pork, peas, macaroni, yum again. After dinner we gathered around the campfire and played a game of <a href="http://www.raggedsoldier.com/parlorgame.html" target="_blank">Questions and Answers.</a> Some very funny situations occurred. <br />
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Another great Hopewell furnace. We made at least one <a href="http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20150507/on-the-homefront-held-at-hopewell-furnace" target="_blank">newspaper.</a> Really looking forward to next year!<br />
<br />Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-7193711178991368832015-05-03T20:23:00.001-05:002015-05-03T20:23:45.118-05:00Corset WorshopI have needed a new corset for some time. The corset was produced in one of <a href="http://txcwcivilian.blogspot.com/2009/06/corset-workshop-gettysburg-pa.html" target="_blank">Carolann Schmitt's workshops</a> several years ago; the first of her workshops I attended. I have been waiting for a time I could attend again. On April 24-26 I finally got the opportunity. The workshop starts on Friday evening with historical information, measurements and cutting out of the pattern. Unfortunately I had to work all day and wasn't able to make it to Gettysburg until later in the evening. I did manage to get my measurements, pattern cut out, and partly sewn together.<br />
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Workshop picked up first thing Saturday morning. We put the first layer of pieces together to size it. Once sized we mark the new sewing lines and cut the corrected pieces for the next layer.<br />
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And the finished product. Well...almost...I finished the bottom edging, tension hook, top hook and drawstring at home.<br />
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<br />Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-85722131604513970842015-05-03T11:32:00.000-05:002015-05-03T11:32:07.377-05:00Symposium SundaySunday was the last day of the Symposium. Sunday is only a half day but we had two presentations. The first was Arlington House: The Last Battle of the Civil War by Ron Beavers. Very interesting history on the house. Then we heard from Nicki Hughes and The Humors of the Day: What Made our Ancestors Laugh. Entertaining talk and very corny jokes. No photos from Sunday. After the conference, I took Lisa to Gettysburg and we explored the Visitor's Center, the battlefield and finished with an early dinner at the Dobbin House.<br />
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The Symposium is such a great resource for those interested in Civil War era material culture. It really should be on the must do list for serious scholars of the period. <br />
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Next year the Symposium will be held on March 10-13, 2016. Keep an eye out on the <a href="http://www.genteelarts.com/" target="_blank">website </a>for information on next year. Plan to attend!Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-25021823689316927862015-04-15T18:56:00.003-05:002015-04-15T18:56:45.255-05:00Fancy Dress PartyWhat you all have been waiting for!!<br />
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My roomie, Lisa, came as a Tudor lady.<br />
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This was so much fun and so many great costumes from fictional characters, historical persons, allegorical, lots of 18th century. Here are a few pictures but more can be seen in my <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131356511@N06/sets/72157651116242560/" target="_blank">Flicker </a>albums. <br />
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Yes that is a reproduction of the historical photo we have see of "Photography". She did a great job!<br />
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After the costume parade Mike Mescher put out period games. Our table tried Jack Straws. <br />
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Such a great time. There was no needlework competition this year; instead the costumes were the competition. There were several winners of various categories and I won one! The Saturday night entertainment after dinner is always fun. <br />
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<br />Annette Bethkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498791479254104257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022647379997928907.post-24681053794761679482015-04-13T18:29:00.000-05:002015-04-13T18:29:50.416-05:00Symposium SaturdayYes, I am dragging butt getting these posted...real life just takes up so much of my time.<br />
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Saturday. This is the first full day of presentations of the symposium and starts early. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday is included in the symposium fee. Saturday breakfast is the first time we get to see the faculty's dress and vests.<br />
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This is a long standing tradition with the event. Presenters are sent a length of the same fabric and asked to make a garment from it. It is always fun to see the different interpretations of the fabric. It is unknown how much longer this wonderful part of the symposium may continue as Carolann is finding it more difficult to find appropriate fabrics in the yardage quantities she needs. <br />
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After the fabric presentation and before the next sessions begin we get a break to go shopping and view the originals on display. Again, rather than posting all the originals here you can visit my <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131356511@N06/sets/" target="_blank">Flicker</a> page and see the pictures I took.<br />
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The presentations are on two separate tracks--one more female oriented and one more male. Thank goodness the workbook has the handouts for all the presentations as there were several on the "other" track that I was interested in. <br />
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The first presentation for me was Wrappers Redux and a Second Helping of Sheers by K. Krewer. I love K's presentations; she puts so much research into her talk and she is a great speaker. Her handouts are wonderful and full of illustrations. K examined wrappers and sheer dresses in great detail during the presentation. <br />
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The next presentation was Following the Drum: Regular Army Officers' Wives 1840-1870 by Kimberlee Bruce. Kimberlee was a new participant at the symposium and it was nice to hear more on army wives experiences; it's not something that is usually portrayed accurately at events. <br />
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Before lunch we heard from Colleen Formby Little Things Mean a Lot; a discussion on the little things that can make such a difference in a woman's dress such as buttons, garters, collars and cuffs. Colleen is a reference librarian and her handouts are full of great references.<br />
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After lunch we heard Cheyney McKnight's presentation In Their Lap: African American Slave Medicine. Cheyney was also a first timer at the symposium. She gave such a great presentation! Wonderful presenter and it was great to hear a topic addressing African American lives at the time. Cheyney discussed the health issues of slaves and how they were treated by the enslaved healers and white doctors on southern plantations. <br />
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The final presentation of the day was An Extreme Curiosity: Solo Women Travelers in the Mid-Nineteenth Century by Carolann Schmitt. Besides being a lovely and gracious woman, Carolann is a great presenter and researcher. Her topics are always well researched and presented with enthusiasm and peppered with great illustrations. This presentation focused on the mid-19th century solo travels of two women, Ida Laura Pfeiffer and Isabella Lucy Bird. These women didn't just travel to different cities or states, they traveled internationally at a time when few women traveled very far from home alone. I can't wait to read up on these ladies myself.<br />
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Rather than construct a full size frame, we worked on mini versions for practice. We blocked the back and bound the brim edges. I really enjoyed this session. It helped me really understand how to put my own frames together. <br />
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In the afternoon I attended Carolann's talk on mid 19th century fabrics. This presentation covered the patterns, colors and production of fabrics in the mid 19th century. These sessions are always helpful when trying to decide if a contemporary fabric is "close enough". Unfortunately, so many of the great fabric patterns are not produced any longer or are produced on a different fabric. Carolann's sessions are always a great resource.<br />
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There were several other wonderful workshops Friday and I wish I could be in more than one place at a time: mourning cockades, woven buttons, eyeglass case...so many to choose from.<br />
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Between sessions and lunch I went shopping. The Market Place always has a great selection of vendors. One of the items that I have been coveting for a few years now are the shawls. This year I finally splurged and bought one.<br />
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Of course the major highlight of the Symposium is the original displays. Rather than post all the pictures here, please visit my <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131356511@N06/sets/" target="_blank">Flicker </a>page that includes albums of all the different collections on display. However, there is one I must post here. I have adored this dress for years; even purchased fabric to reproduce it but never did for one reason or another. The dress belongs to K. Krewer and she brought it this year for display. I'm sure many of you will recognize it. </div>
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One of the wonderful experiences this year was to be able to help Janine Whiteman change out her display of originals. She and Philip have an amazing collection of items and I was privileged to help her with the dresses. She has a couple of dresses in which the sleeves were lined with flour sacks.<br />
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I drove over to Camp Hill on Wednesday night. I had arranged to room with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=748747912&fref=ts" target="_blank">Lisa Jackson</a> from England. She arrived later into Harrisburg on Wednesday night so I picked her up at the airport. While we were waiting for her luggage we ran into <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hpresse?fref=ts" target="_blank">Heide Presse</a> who was also attending the Symposium. We had a car full on the way back to Camp Hill.<br />
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The weather was expected to be nasty on Thursday and we were not disappointed. Several inches of snow fell all day Thursday.<br />
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This kind of wrecked havoc with the off site tours scheduled for that day as travel was a bit hazardous. I only had one workshop planned for Thursday so had a very nice leisurely morning sleeping in and ordering room service. </div>
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Thursday night is traditionally the wrapper and smoking jacket party. There were several wonderful pieces this year. I didn't even start my new one and forgot my old one so I was only an observer this year. </div>
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The evening would not be complete without entertainment; this year we watched Carol Burnet's Gone With the Wind parody and Things Museum People Say; you should be able to find both of these on YouTube if you are interested in them. Additional pictures from the party can be found <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/131356511@N06/sets/72157651070829117/" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Here is a picture of an original montera. Mine does not look quite so good; more like a smoking cap with bulbs attached to the ends. <br />
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My costume will include a bolero type jacket, a chemisette I already have, and a skirt the length of my hoop rather than pants. Similar to this costume.<br />
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Now keep in mind this will be a costume, not something I will wear regularly in living history so I am not willing to spend the money I normally would on my living history dresses. My fabrics are not natural fibers. Originally I thought to use gimp to add simple designs to solid fabric. But then found a brocade that imitates the fancier fabrics of the jacket and side of the pants.<br />
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Since I just started a new job I couldn't head out until around 4:30 and arrived in Harpers Ferry about 8:00 pm. Polly Steenhagen had arranged for several of us to stay in the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/resources/place.htm?id=107" target="_blank">Master Armorer's House</a>. It is located just down the street from <a href="http://www.nps.gov/hafe/historyculture/john-brown-fort.htm" target="_blank">John Brown's fort</a>.<br />
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This structure includes a visitor's center downstairs and a four bedroom apartment upstairs used to house interns and volunteers. <br />
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The apartment has a living room, one bathroom and small kitchen.<br />
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For the last few years, Faith Mark Hintzen makes goodies to "sell" in the Confectionery. She prints script to give the soldiers who then use it to "buy" sweets. She had pies, cookies, breads, and candies. </div>
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During the event the basement was used for a candy making workshop. </div>
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Saturday concluded with a catered turkey dinner. After dinner we went back to the apartment, warmed up and relaxed. </div>
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Sunday was a much better day, bright and sunny but a bit cold. </div>
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We had more visitors because of the more pleasant weather and one of the rangers joined us. I still got out and roamed a bit. </div>
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Two of our visitors were soldiers, female soldiers. Their impression was great! They really tried to hide that they were women. It was really difficult to tell until up close or talking to them, but even then they looked and sounded like young men.<br />
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We started cleaning up about 4:00 and left about 5:00. I really had a great time. Being able to stay in a historic building and populate the town in period dress was really great. I with the weather had been better, but I still had a great time. </div>
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Additional photos can be found <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annette.bethke/media_set?set=a.10203154328554791.1073741847.1104681518&type=3" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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