An Unusual Coat
In 1777, the uniforms of the Continental Army remained largely uncodified and, well, non-uniform. At Ticonderoga, German accounts from the spring of 1777 state ...
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Hunting Frocks, Again
They’re not Mr S’s favorite thing, and I can understand why. Hunting frocks lack pizzazz, buttons, tape, lace, lapels, skirts and all the things tha...
Authenticity: Sources II, or, Stripes!
Stripes. I love them, really, I do. Gowns, petticoats, cats. Why do I want to use them so much? For the guys, because I can document what they’re wearing,...
Getting Better, and Giving Back
There is good, if slightly terrifying, news about how to get better at sewing. It took me two years to get to a decent place, but this sped up considerably in t...
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