tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post241938106019460383..comments2024-03-28T08:58:30.675-04:00Comments on Passion for the Past: It Rained in the 1860's, too!!Historical Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-10386476785690609002011-06-01T04:57:35.608-04:002011-06-01T04:57:35.608-04:00Pam, the ladies' everyday wear clothing (their...Pam, the ladies' everyday wear clothing (their day dresses) did get pretty sruffy at the bottom. In fact, they would add extra fabric because the bottoms would drag along the road or street.<br />I should do a posting on washing clothing during the 1860's. It's pretty fascinating stuff, although they would think I was nuts for being fascinated with all that hard work!Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-27413842116830375052011-05-31T13:34:28.740-04:002011-05-31T13:34:28.740-04:00Bummer!
At least you made the most of what you ha...Bummer!<br /><br />At least you made the most of what you had. Great idea to take some historically accurate photos.<br /><br />I've often wondered what people did with drenched, wet, muddy clothing back then. If it were made of wool and natural materials, how did they manage to clean it without dry cleaners or special stain removers? or you reenactors, the cost of some of your clothing would certainly discourage some, who wouldn't want to ruin such expensive clothes! And the ladies with their lond dresses... I can't figure out how they EVER kept the bottoms clean, even without rain or puddles!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-6651048396589375412011-05-17T20:45:24.094-04:002011-05-17T20:45:24.094-04:00Trish - Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate...Trish - Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate it.<br />Mary - I always look forward to seeing your 18 c. living history photos. We've been stuck in a weather-rut for too long.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-5478563616483612312011-05-16T23:54:06.248-04:002011-05-16T23:54:06.248-04:00Glad you had a wonderful time despite the rain!! L...Glad you had a wonderful time despite the rain!! Looks like you had fun and those are great photos :)<br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Trish~The Boyd Homestead Farm~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07053257287338298711noreply@blogger.com