Jennifer - Sometimes this has to be a geographic decision. On the east coast, I've used Robin Stokes 908-454-1209, and have been happy with her work. She's in...
I'm not sure where you are located, but Jennie Nichols, in the Kansas City area, does historical and I believe other types of costuming also....
LindaASB@...
Mar 1, 2006 4:20 pm
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Jennifer Write to Anna Allan, http://www.thegracefullady.com She does a lot of work in design of various periods as well as bridal. Regards Vivian Murphy ...
Vivian Murphy
vivmurph@...
Mar 1, 2006 5:43 pm
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I will heartily second that recommendation. Anna just made me a dress and it is gorgeous and beautifully constructed. If you or anyone else will be at the...
Hello to all I'm posting this on various groups hoping it will reach those interested. I've been approached and have decided to attend the Perryville on the...
Vivian Murphy
vivmurph@...
Mar 7, 2006 3:59 pm
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I need information on fabric shops in and around the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Marietta, York area that carries material, lace suitable for civil war attire. ...
Hello, My name is Leslie Anderson; I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I used to be active on a reenactors' listserve about six or eight years ago, but put things...
Some time ago, someone on one of these lists asked about Dr.Mary Walker, and I wrote mentioning of a lady in northern Iowa that has portrayed her for years. ...
Vivian Murphy
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Mar 13, 2006 7:17 pm
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This is from another list, for those of you in Richmond or environs, you might find this interesting: Anita L. Henderson Dear List Members, Tomorrow,...
Anita, Thank you for this notice! Even those of us on the other side of the country are interested in the subject matter, and I appreciate the opportunity to...
... Dear Dori: Glad you liked the notice. The book sounded intriguing and I figured most folks wouldn't be able to attend but might want to purchase the book...
Friends, My book, Pauline Cushman: Spy of the Cumberland, is finally in print and is now available. I wish to sincerely thank the members of the society for...
** Reply Requested by 16 Mar 2006 (Thursday) ** I was at the park for this past weekend's annual POW Days program. I saw a flyer asking for volunteers, both...
Hugh Clayton
hugh.clayton@...
Mar 16, 2006 6:01 pm
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Hi Bill, Congratulations on getting Pauline's story finally published. It has been very much anticipated! I just went to the website and am so excited about ...
Sara Bartlett
sara.bartlett@...
Mar 16, 2006 7:20 pm
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Reminder from the Calendar of cwcw-chat http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cwcw-chat/cal Pre Registration SWCW Conference Sunday March 26, 2006 All Day (This event...
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Mar 17, 2006 4:59 am
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Reminder from the Calendar of cwcw-chat http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cwcw-chat/cal Pre Registration SWCW Conference Sunday March 26, 2006 All Day (This event...
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Mar 21, 2006 5:00 am
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Just thought I would offer a heads up for all the re-enactors. In this past Sundays NY Times they covered a play called Shiloh Rules, by Doris Baizley, at the...
We were at an event last weekend and my fiancee' was asked during a candlelight tour - how did the soldier go about water proofing their tents?? He asked me to...
As far as I know, (and I could be wrong--Juanita? What does Les say?) they didn't. Canvas resists water when stretched tightly and maintained properly--which...
I have read two accounts by soldiers (Wilbur Fisk and Frederick Petit) that they would dig little trenches around the tents for water to drain away. I'm sure...
Bonnie Mangan
bmangan@...
Apr 3, 2006 3:24 pm
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Yes, the canvas does resist water pretty well unless you touch the inside while it is wet on the outside. Touching any spot on the tent while it is wet on the ...
Hee hee! Been there and done that--IF you dig your trenches correctly it works great. Sometimes, though, it backfires........and you end up with the water...
The simple answer... they didn't. As most have stated, canvas tends to swell a bit when wet and seals itself *decently* but not well - hence the admonishment...
LOL! Yeah. It's sort of funny watching other people think you are crazy for digging a trench around your tent. But it DOES work... you just have to think...
My interests are not military so I make no claim as to what the military did or didn't do, ...however... I am in the final stages of proofreading my book so as...
Victoria Rumble
thistledewbooks@...
Apr 3, 2006 4:40 pm
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This came from my sister in PaloAlto,CA...by nature very liberal ...and when she send me something like this I pay attention! So PLEEESE send it on to others...
Vivian Murphy
vivmurph@...
Apr 3, 2006 5:10 pm
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Gang, This is a bona fide URBAN LEGEND. Check it out at the urban legends website, snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/microsoft-aol.asp It's...
