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Links ~ Sense & Sensibility Patterns
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Show & Tell. Show & Tell Submission. Jennie’s England Blog. If you want to recommend a site or resource, please drop me a line. Costume Research and Images. Complete step-by-step instructions for fantastic vintage hairstyles. A Stitch in Time: Fashion Documentary. A classic American success tale.". All Sewn Up: Millinery, Dressmaking, Clothing and Costume. Historical sewing tips, eBooks, and more! Free one-stop site for costume information and images. One of the best sites for costume research. Founded i...
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: June 2011
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Sunday, June 19, 2011. Battle of Boonville AAR. It's the second day of the Battle of Boonville. Event in Boonville, MO. We only attended Saturday but had 16 people total! There were eleven children in attendance. Yes, you read that right. Eleven kids running around in period attire playing period games and acting just like their Original Cast counterparts! After that, in August, will be the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Please join us at The Art Store in Warre...
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: Upcoming Events
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Friday, September 14, 2012. Here are some events in the area:. History talk, "Mourning During the Civil War," at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 Lee's Summit Road, Independence. It is held at 10 am and it is free to get in. Register at. 37th Annual Missouri Town 1855. Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music. Missouri Town 1855 is always ready to welcome new folks! Missouri Town 1855 - A Christmas Celebration. The Civil War Traveler. While we are technically ...
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Third U.S. Regular Infantry Reenactors - References
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What is a Buffstick? School of the Sentinel. Battle of First Bull Run. Lt William D. Whipple. Mutiny of the 79th. Websites for the Living Historian/Reenactor. Civil War Reenactors Forums. First Impressions: Getting Started in Civilian Reenacting, Susan Lyons Hughes. An Introduction to Civil War Civilians, Juanita Leisch. The Lady Reenactor, Volume 1, Rick Keating, pub. Hillgrove's Ballroom Guide and Practical Dancer. Civilian Life and Biography. Mary Chesnut's Civil War, C. Vann Woodward, ed. Blue and Gr...
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: July 2011
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Sorry for the late notice but due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no meeting tonight. We'll meet again Tuesday, August 16, 6:30pm at The Art Store. Our topic will be Hairstyles and Headwear: What to Wear, What to Burn. If you have a good example of period headwear, be it a bonnet, hat, hairnet, etc to show off or have one that you'd like suggestions for (trims, shape, etc), please bring it with you! Friday, July 15, 2011.
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: Civil War Era Ball in St. Louis
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Thursday, December 13, 2012. Civil War Era Ball in St. Louis. This is *seriously* exciting! In April of 2013, a Civil War Era Ball is being held in St. Louis, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the war (better attend, or else there might not be another ball this close for another 150 years! Not only that, but there is a Living History weekend package that includes Victorian brunch, outings, and other activities.all in period attire! Blockade Runner Civil...
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: December 2012
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Thursday, December 13, 2012. Thoughts on the Work Dress. What does it mean to be dressed for work in the mid-19th century? Fashionable ensemble that would more than unusual in the barn or field. Unless, of course, Nellie from Little House on the Prairie showed up. Both garments were set onto waistbands. Did work attire mean the lady was slovenly dressed in a poorly fitted garment, with her hair down and scraggly? Oh wait, that is only in the 21st century.
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County: September 2011
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Ladies Living History Society of Johnson County. Monday, September 5, 2011. What a mess the last month has been! There were a few bumps and hiccups, some lack of communication, and brief bouts of illness. I'm so sorry I've been away from the blog and that things have ground to a halt with the group. We are back on track, however, and hope to see you not only at our next meeting but also at the Battle of Lexington. Event on Sept 17-18! If you haven't registered for this event, there is still time! Another...
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Mostly pointless drivel: April 2012
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Friday, April 27, 2012. An introduction to evidence based research for historic costuming. Newcomers to costumed historical interpretation or reenacting often spend much time asking “do I need to wear …? Century have found their way onto the internet. How do you use those primary sources to decide if you need to wear x, y, or z? So…do I need to wear gloves when I go outdoors? Let’s look at a few pictures, if you want to know what people really did pictures are wonderful. Magazines will tell you...Again, ...
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