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In the Swan's Shadow
http://theebonswan.blogspot.com/
Focusing mainly on topics of interest to American Civil War living historians, reenactors, or history buffs in general, this also has a habit of wandering onto seemingly random topics such as my jewelry business and anything else that crosses my mind, then my keyboard.
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Quickie: Godey's Lady's Book December 1863
Are they not gorgeous? This is an illustration of fashions, but not a fashion plate proper. No ladies are drawn modeling the clothing, and these are not colored. So while in the descriptions that would probably be on the facing page tells you what...
I told you we were insane, redux.
These two videos are of the night firings of our artillery during the Twin Lakes Arts & Heritage Festival. Obviously, these were after hours. It's a tradition with our groups to do this at least once, usually the night of the 4th of July. Ther...
Quickie: Harper's Magazine 1860
Now, maybe it's just me, but I think I'd leave the bird at home. This ballgown has some very interesting lines in the bodice however, and the classical style sleeves I'll confess I've never seen on a gown like this before. Also, get a look at her h...
On the sound and light failings of canvas tents.
My dear ladies, there is one warning that I always give new living historians and remind those veteran to this hobby, because it bears repeating. To reinforce my point, I give the following quote from Adelaide W. Smith, in her book "Reminisces of a...
Civil War Letters: William H. Risk, Co. G, 11th PVI
(This is the transcript of one of the letters in the collection of myself and my research partner. William H. Risk was in Company G of the 11th. At the beginning of the war, the 11th was in a three month term of enlistment. Camp Wayne was a traini...
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Posted: April 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From WoFat | Report This Comment