I do not portray a wealthy man but, instead, a man of middling class, as Paul Revere was. Since there is a fair amount of information on 18th century women's clothing readily available, I thought I would spend a bit of this week's posting to show you the colonial-era men's clothing I personally have acquired that I hope will be useful as a guide for other males looking to try out the Revolutionary War period as a civilian. Yes, this is what a period-dress historical presenter can do - in so many ways, it's the clothing that authenticates a presentation (as long as the information being presented is truly accurate as well!). This is my wife doing a demonstration for students and teachers at a local high school during a Civil War presentation. Spinning on a spinning wheel is pretty awesome to watch, but to see someone spinning while in period clothing makes it that much more authentic to the spectators. And as far as the historical information the presenter is conveying, by dressing period it gives the modern guest the presence of peering through a window into the past. If you have not, please take a moment to do so by clicking the orange link, for it does explain my goals in time-travel and how I practice the art of living history.īut remember-clothing with little knowledge of the time portrayed will be noĪccurate clothing and historical knowledge go hand in hand.Īnyone can listen to a modern-dressed docent "talk history" and explain "how things were done back then." That can be well and good and all, but.put that very same docent in period clothing - accurate period clothing - and then watch how intently visitors will pay attention, because now the presenter looks the part they fit the historic scene, whether they are presenting in a historic house, in a tent at a reenactment, or even in a high school gymnasium in front of school kids. You may recall that in early 2016 I formed my own reenacting group called Citizens of the American Colonies. And, though we are not perfect, we do a fairly decent job at recreating homelife of a hundred and fifty five years ago.Īnd I have continued this same style of reenacting as I attempt to recreate the era of the 1770s - which can be even more challenging. Even better, I have good friends who are able and willing to come along with me on this immersion journey to the past. And I'm still learning, for there are always new opportunities to try different styles of practicing the art of living history. I mean, truly blessed! I've been reenacting the 1860s - the era of the American Civil War - for over a dozen years now, and I have learned so much about bringing history to life.
When it comes to living history, I have been blessed. In which you live survives in these trying times? May I inquire as to how the general populace I am very glad to visit with you, Niece, as we If you feel the need to slam me in public without giving me the opportunity to correct or even look into a possible mistake - or, perhaps, maybe it's your own opinion rather than a mistake - then you are part of a larger problem. I have attempted to be as accurate in my research as possible, but confusion upon hearing multiple theories does happen, as you may have seen during the discussions and arguments on Facebook pages, and, yes, mistakes can still occur.
However, if there is fault in anything I have written, please contact me directly, for I am always open for correction. (I have done my best to research everything you see here through a myriad of sources.
I have been active in colonial /RevWar era living history for a number of years now, and am continuously researching to make the attempt to "get it right."Įven though this post concentrates on male clothing, there is plenty of information for the ladies as well, for it is my hope that what is written here can be a sort of refresher for the 'lifers' as well as a beginner's guide - an introduction - for the newbies to this world of the 1770s, and maybe will help all who are interested in getting their period look together and expand on bringing the past to life ~
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