#historical reenactor

[clove-pinks]

2013 Garrison Day at Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Black and white photography by Michael Hurley.

[daguerreotyping]

Tintype of what appears to be a light-hearted spot of stabbing between friends, circa 1880

[acepalindrome]

When doing historical fashion in movies and so on, I feel like you either need to go whole hog on accuracy, or embrace anachronism. Half-assing accuracy to try to fit modern beauty standards is just annoying. Anachronism can be fun when it’s intentional! But you’ve got to pick one of the other to commit to!

[nipuni]

and some sunny days last week! 😊

[thebaffledcaptain]

You know I couldn’t post this on Facebook.

[history-and-stuff-and-things]

Had some fun this weekend

[chaosreigner869]

Today on the Adventures of Grape: Quebec city!

We had a grand old time in the historic place, and even saw a real cannon! Grape insisted he be shot out of it, and I obviously had to oblige.

We also saw a ton of old buildings, and one had a Christmas store in it! Oh, and we met some reenactors who were happy to take a photo with him after he asked in “brri-ench” as he said.

“But what the hecc were those fries you got!? O:<“

That was a delicious poutine Grape, and you said you enjoyed it!

Tomorrow we are heading further east: to the highest tides in the world, The bay of Fundy!

(Also happy birthday Amy, from me and the chaos slime)

[aesa-inn-skald]

Made a puffy linen shirt following the video by Bernadette banner, ft. An unfinished image when I desperately threw it on because I was proud of my sewing

[little-desi-historian]

For @markschneiderlover & @nordleuchten <3

[vestireltiempo]

Es tiempo de glamour a lo Gibson girls con @reenactmenttime y otros nuevos amigos =)

[clove-pinks]

Very sharp-looking 1812 United States Corp of Artillery impression at Fort McHenry. He holds a .69 calibre US Model 1795 smooth-bore musket with an effective range of about 80 yards. Other equipment includes a model 1795 bayonet and model 1808 cartridge box with shoulder belt.

[corvidaedream]

i would love if my career could just be Drawing People Being Gay In Old Fashioned Outfits

[rosandguilarehead1968]

only boring people go to festivals the real faggots party to medieval music in ancient roman amphitheaters

[operation-priority]

Great War French Tankiste on Leave

This is an impression of a French tank crewman on leave. One may see this uniform on tankiste who have been granted leave to get some much needed rest. Not much to be said about the impression photos here, this fitment was simply common for soldiers on leave. The sunglasses are based off a 1913 US patent, and while not a widespread item to have, sunglasses existed during the time period and were worn by some.

The first display photograph to the right depicts the common tinwork and mess items one can see the Poilu using. The two canteens, 2-liter Bidon Modèle 1877 modifié 1915, are examples of the standard army canteen the Poilu would be issued. It carries two liters though its contents were generally wine or coffee instead of water. The canteen on the right has the standard light blue wool cover meant to mask the shine of the tin. The two cork openings are for different purposes, the larger opening is for pouring while the small opening is for drinking. The Tin Cup Modèle 1865 accommodates the canteen, with two examples displayed as well.

To the right of the canteens is a Bouthéon, or Camp Stew Pot, intended to carry soup rations for a section of soldiers. Four of these stew pots were issued to a squad and they could provide rations for four people. Despite the name, this tin was used for cooking and transporting soup as well as coffee and wine. The lid doubles as a pan with a protruding piece that accepts a wooden handle. When not in use it was to be worn at the back of the soldier's pack secured by the large load strap. A designated ration or soup carrier holding two of these tins as well has several bread bags and canteens sent to supply the frontline was a common sight to see.

Immediately below the canteens is a Gamelle Modèle 1852, a mess kit issued to the individual soldier. This would be the main tin used for eating rations. It features a smaller pan that rests inside and a detachable handle that can be fixed to this pan. The lid is secured by a chain. This pan and handle are shown to the right of the gamelle. Below these two items is an Opinel folding knife and standard issue can opener. The markings on the can opener can be seen in the third photo. Below the can opener is a canvas double ration bag. These are intended to carry roasted coffee in one side and sugar in the other. Lastly, beside the mess kit pan is a Red Cross pattern handkerchief. The French Red Cross would accept these handkerchiefs from people who create them on the homefront and the quartermaster would issue them out as if they were a French Army regulation item. Various patterns would be seen as they were made from scrap material usually in a flannel pattern. They were generally 60 cm × 69 cm however like all things there was some variation. These variants could be used in place of the regulation handkerchiefs.

The second photo shows the contents of the Étui-Musette Modèle 1892 (bread bag) for this particular tankiste. These were intended to carry the soldier's rations and personal items. Seen here from left to right is a pipe and lighter, F1 grenade, sunglasses, wristwatch, soldier ID tag, double-sided comb, pocket mirror, lip balm, handkerchief, first aid bag, and tin cup. The last photo shows the ID tag, double-sided comb, and pocket mirror. Troops were often seen with several ID tags usually on each limb for the unfortunate event of an artillery bullseye. The double-sided comb was primarily to issued combat lice which would be a prevalent issue in the trenches. A nice pocket mirror is always good to have, this version protects the mirror in a wooden case. Other examples can be seen such as a simple round or rectangular model with metal backing issued in a canvas envelope.

[thebaffledcaptain]

I love you highlanders I love you dragoons I love you queen’s rangers I love you hessians I love you artillerymen I love you grenadiers I love you loyalist regiments I love you light infantry I love you jaegers I love you fencible regiments I love you all the facets of the 18th century british army that weren’t just battalion and consequently get completely overlooked in all fictionalized american revolution media

[history-and-stuff-and-things]

*Record scratches*

You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation… it all started when this guy named the Archduke Franz Ferdinand got shot…