Any sixth grader should know their fabrics weren't dull. I bet she doesn't know that men were the fashion plates of that day with their wigs, lace shirts and padded leggings to make them look sexy.
Posted on 01/16/2011 9:11:15 AM PST by Pharmboy
You can watch a tremendous 6-part PBS series on the Revolutionary War (titled “Liberty: The American Revolution”) online at this link:
http://libertymaven.com/2008/03/23/liberty-the-american-revolution-from-pbs-video/984/
What a nitwit. Has she never looked at any portraits of the time? That would be the first little bitty baby step in buying a clue. She's obviously on in the DAR for the social connections.
mark to watch later
I expect this was a subject which had not always been of interest to her and as with many people, who begin to study a subject, she had preconceived ideas about it. I applaud her honesty in admitting she had been mistaken and her pursuit of authenticity.
My first reenacting dress for WbtS had serious authenticity issues, further study on my part and the guidance of an excellent, well researched, pricey, seamstress have improved my impression greatly. I can pass the test of the stitch counters at any event.
I’ve been a member of the DAR since I was 18 and am not an expert on every aspect of the Colonial era. ;)
Get them interested in reenacting. It’s a family friendly activity.
We do WbtS.
Thanks so much for this...I had seen parts, but never the whole. Bookmarked now, and will watch it completely.
That’s a little harsh.
Many people in the DAR are in it because of genealogy, and genealogy only. They learn the basics of their ancestors and often nothing else.
So it’s not too shocking she might not really realize this. Not to mention many of us more versed in the period are still only “amateurs” who don’t know everything.
I thought this was an interesting piece focusing on women and fashion and every-day life.
Any sixth grader should know their fabrics weren't dull. I bet she doesn't know that men were the fashion plates of that day with their wigs, lace shirts and padded leggings to make them look sexy.
You should be able to download it to RealPlayer if you have it. It was a fairly long download for me, about an hour per episode if I remember. Then again, I’m on DSL. It would probably be much faster for faster/better connections.
RealPlayer is a free program which allows you, with a single click, to download YouTube and many other videos:
http://www.real.com/
My point is maybe she didn’t have any interest in the subject before this.
For 1, you can’t assume that a) the portraits, often painted decades after, are accurate and b) they represented the norm.
For another, it’s not shocking that someone not really interested in history (which could be she) would “look at a portrait” of that era. I grew up that way; maybe she didn’t and never realized it. Never mind my 1st points.
Many things you or I might expect to be common knowledge may not be.
thanks for the tip; waiting to get on the home,satelite(wildblue) ‘puter,,
Thank you for posting this interesting article.
Your Obdt. Svt.,
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Wow...pretty harsh. Bet you’re fun at parties...
I was watching ‘John Adams’ last night on DVD, and remember seeing Rutledge (sp?) of South Carolina who was wearing quite a vibrant suit of a shade of purple. Part of the entertainment value for me in watching historical movies is seeing the dress and mannerisms of long ago.
I’ve told my oldest that what makes history so interesting is not all the dates and figures, but the people, their actions, and the consequences that carried on to future generations. I had a professor or two in college who imparted those things on me, and it’s something that made history that much more enjoyable for me.
Your efforts are really appreciated! Thanks again.
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