Outfits of Days Long Past

Old West with pair of Colt .44 Army Revolvers.

War Between the States with .57 Enfield and 18 inches of cold steel.

16th century Highlander with Hand and a Half Bastard Sword.

A brutal weapon for a brutal time period

15th century Merchant Prince with hidden wrist dagger, baggy sleeves can hold lots of surprises.

1863 War Between the States Living History

Getting ready for my recent Living History Demo for 8th graders at Heschel.

 

Explaining what life was like for a Union infantryman circa 1863 has been a passion of mine for almost 40 years.

All the equipment (except the glasses-sorry can't see without them nowadays) is either from the time period, as is my bayonet, or authentic reproductions like my cap and ball rifled .58 cal. musket. 

I've made this presentation to every grade level from Kindergarten to University aged students at both public and private institutions (once a friend of mine and I even did a demo for inmates at a county prison.

The Lord of the Manor will See you Now

 

The Lord of the Manor will See you Now

"The Lord of the Manor, "Sir Richard," stands ready to handle the problems of the people of his fief. His rich clothing is far finer than those of the common serfs of his lands."

This is the costume I use for 7th grade Renaissance events  at school.

Good Time Roaring 20's Style

Hmm, who shall I take to Gatsby's party tonight?

How about my beautiful redhead.

                                                            I'll go get the car.

Ready when you are love,

                                                     Love you so much, happy roaring 20's.