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Post by Dan'l Hickham on Mar 1, 2015 14:29:47 GMT -7
Folks I just finished stitching knee breeches to complete my outfit for AMM - will have to make buckskin pants later - I can easily document that on the east coast - mostly what would be considered old fogeys but not having much success on the limited trade lists I have access to
Any thoughts where to look?
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Post by luke on Mar 1, 2015 15:36:46 GMT -7
pretty early, not much in the way of published lists at the moment. www.kansasmemory.org/item/224665dont know if its any good, just pulled up the first link that had MFC records |
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Post by luke on Mar 1, 2015 15:39:05 GMT -7
Actually this one is a treasure trove of info on what the early folks were buying, white flannel, knives and such. But its in a mixture of French and English... www.kansasmemory.org/item/224666 |
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Post by leatherstocking on Mar 6, 2015 16:58:44 GMT -7
Gentleman's clothing found knee britches still in style clear into the 1820's.....usually worn with riding boots. So I wouldn't think common trapper would have had need of them.......but I could be wrong. However you do see some mention of knee length britches or trousers with wool sewn on the bottoms (or merely worn to above the knee?) for wading in streams and beaver ponds......somebody correct me.....been too long!  |
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Post by luke on Mar 7, 2015 14:48:25 GMT -7
Here is a crazy idea, lets look up what words ment in the period using a period dictionary! Yall dont have to take my word for it, you can use the very same source that I have: webstersdictionary1828.com/BREECHES, noun plural brich'es. [Low Latin braccoe.] A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs. It is now a close garment; but the word formerly was used for a loose garment, now called trowsers, laxoe braccoe. To wear the breeches is, in the wife, to usurp the authority of the husband. TROWS'ERS, noun plural s as z. A loose garment worn by males, extending from the waist to the knee or to the ankle, and covering the lower limbs. PANTALOON', noun 1. A garment for males in which breeches and stockings are in a piece; a species of close long trowsers extending to the heels. 2. A character in the Italian comedy, and a buffoon in pantomimes; so called from his close dress. |
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