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by Charlotte J
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Late 12C Anglo-Norman Dress Tunics?
Replies: 31
Views: 707

... However, as a Journeyman, we could assume (and honestly, there is a lot of assumption in clothing archeology) that he would be moderately well-off enough to not have to wear wool close to his skin. Since cotton is fairly close to unattainable for his station at this time, he's pretty much looki...
by Charlotte J
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Late 12C Anglo-Norman Dress Tunics?
Replies: 31
Views: 707

This is turning into a wonderful read. Thanks for everyone's comments thus far. Yes, I'm in Canada but I do range as far south as Pennsic now and then but the rest of the time, it's all in Ontario. It can get hot and humid (95+ F with the humidity) here in the summer and obviously VERY cold and dry...
by Charlotte J
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Late 12C Anglo-Norman Dress Tunics?
Replies: 31
Views: 707

It seems to me that there's plenty of evidence for white linen "shirts", likely to be used as underwear. There is also evidence of linen being used as a lining in several garments. However, the use of linen in the first layer and in linings is not direct historical evidence for the use of ...
by Charlotte J
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The pros and cons of using modern materials in livinghistory
Replies: 21
Views: 679

What Bob said makes a lot of sense. Thought should definitely be given to where an object will be - in the middle of a demo field, or something that people can touch? Really, it depends. It's all a sliding scale, we're all picking and choosing what we're being more or less accurate on. As Russ menti...
by Charlotte J
Mon May 12, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A bit of rosary bling
Replies: 16
Views: 550

That's really spiffy. I'm curious if you've seen any medieval pater nosters made with shells? I'd love to see images. I'm no pater noster expert, so I'm sure there are many examples I'm not familiar with. They're a lovely material. Where's blue coral from? I'm also not a coral expert. Thanks!
by Charlotte J
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: MTT Canceled for Sunday!
Replies: 25
Views: 378

Remind me to never be smug again when DC cancels school because of a one inch ice storm... :roll:
by Charlotte J
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: MTT Canceled for Sunday!
Replies: 25
Views: 378

Wait, you cancel due to <i>rain</i>??? -Donasian. a) There were tornadoes not far from the event site. As I understand it, most Seattle rain isn’t accompanied by tornadoes? b) The site does not make money on days with downpours. c) Rain like that + cars to haul stuff out = destroyed turf. It was ...
by Charlotte J
Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: mtt this weekend {MD area}
Replies: 24
Views: 278

I'll be there with La Belle Compagnie. Henry will be with me, so look for me wearing a rose colored dress, and a two and half year old little blond boy - probably stripped to his shirt and barefoot, if the forecast holds for around 80! Me: (Edward won't be there) http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/ga...
by Charlotte J
Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: You can't prove they didn't use it:
Replies: 36
Views: 881

It's speculation, certainly. But it's reasonable to wonder. Why would one era wear padding under mail, then a couple of hundred years later they don't, and then a couple of hundred years later they do again ? One era of what? Scandinavians? Are you saying that 5th c. Scandinavians wore padding, and...
by Charlotte J
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: You can't prove they didn't use it:
Replies: 36
Views: 881

[quote="DietrichUhl"]What about the flip side of having it in a few hundred years so we assume that they had it now? When do you assume they no longer used something? Example: I have been looking at roomy pavilions at head height that are easy to set up and low on the pole requirement. I h...
by Charlotte J
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: You can't prove they didn't use it:
Replies: 36
Views: 881

Research and drawing conclusions based on the best available evidence <> hairsplitting.

Making an issue over the difference between saying “It’s not periodâ€
by Charlotte J
Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Absence of evidence, and evidence of absence
Replies: 31
Views: 546

A lot depends if you’re trying to make an educated guess based on some other period mention or source, or if you’re trying to back-document a modernism. There’s tons that we don’t know, but that doesn’t mean that you can just make stuff up. Well, you *can* for certain applications (can as ...
by Charlotte J
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

Maybe Grey's should put one of its members in charge of researching Commissions of Arrays so that people have a better idea of what should be going on. Working on it. Discussion here helps - I, for one, am open to input on what people would like to see. In some ways, it frees me up for other logist...
by Charlotte J
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A multitude of horrors. (was: Well I had a fun weekend!)
Replies: 205
Views: 4765

Black Swan Designs wrote:SILENCE!

(Sorry, been giggling over Achmed all week and just couldn't resist being silly)


I KEEL YOU! :lol:

I just about died the first time I saw him. :D
by Charlotte J
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A multitude of horrors. (was: Well I had a fun weekend!)
Replies: 205
Views: 4765

Peder wrote:
Doug Confere wrote:You do a great disservice to our hobby thinking like that.


As do you by saying that he and you are in the same hobby.


Oh, SNAP!

(Sorry BA, I just had to...)
by Charlotte J
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A multitude of horrors. (was: Well I had a fun weekend!)
Replies: 205
Views: 4765

This is the only forum I've ever been to on the entire internets where an argument ended in a challenge to an in person swordfight. That is also the reason forums.armourarchive.org kicks all kinds of ass. --- lol sig Nah, it's just plain old dick waving with the illusion that someday there might be...
by Charlotte J
Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

I think you all are overthinking the coin issue, for the 'game', and worrying too much about losing them. Basically, to win the game, or determine the winners, the coins need to be tabulated at the end - that is when the coins get turned in. If anybody wants to buy one or two as a keepsake, give th...
by Charlotte J
Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Norse at MTT?
Replies: 7
Views: 204

Perhaps there are merchants who will be there that you can offer to help? EtP comes to mind...
by Charlotte J
Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Slightly OT - Congratulations Armour Archive, it's an OL
Replies: 21
Views: 500

I fully intend to keep going, but I admit I am sad that I won't be able to compete A&S competitions anymore. They were a nice excuse to get my rear in gear and write up my documentation. A lot depends on the rules of the competition. There's also nothing to say that you can't continue to displa...
by Charlotte J
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Slightly OT - Congratulations Armour Archive, it's an OL
Replies: 21
Views: 500

Congrats! I remember when you were concerned about even deserving a maunche. :D I'm happy for you.

Charlotte
aka Maistresse Mathilde Bourette, in Atlantia
by Charlotte J
Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Household Structure
Replies: 15
Views: 403

WRT books... Interlibrary loan is your friend.
by Charlotte J
Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: WOR SCA group (Lemons and Crap)
Replies: 23
Views: 946

Re: Lemons and Shit

Standards would basically be low end re-enactment standards plus allowing for any safety needs required by the SCA. I don't know you other than from what some have told me of you, and what you write here. Based on that, I think that the above statement will lead to you getting seriously cheesed off...
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

We are having made a paychest. Some people are purchasing their individual coins, but the company coins that get used in our game get turned back in at the end. Coins unaccounted for the responsibility of the person last handling them to replace. Basically, if we have 400 coins issued at the beginn...
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

chef de chambre wrote:If it is les Compagnions coins, they are VERY a-historical


BTW, what are your thoughts regarding historical accuracy, vs. price, vs. having them walk away, vs. having enough to make it realistic?
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

chef de chambre wrote:If it is les Compagnions coins, they are VERY a-historical


What were les Compagnions coins?
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

If we can knock out a bunch of mostly decent looking coins with a press, I'm all for it. Much as I'd love some uber spiff and accurate coins, I think we need to balance that with how many coins we need to make the scenario accurate, and the event affordable. Objections from the assembled crowd? As I...
by Charlotte J
Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:03 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making chapes for arming points
Replies: 11
Views: 537

I met the fellow who wrote that aglet article this weekend at MTA. I started with the method in the article, and worked from there with the tools I had available to me. I'm NOT all that handy with a hammer, and I couldn't figure out how to hold the itty bitty piece of brass on the mandrel, hammer it...
by Charlotte J
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making chapes for arming points
Replies: 11
Views: 537

Re: Making chapes for arming points

Does anyone have any info or tips on how to make chapes for points? Thickness of brass? Secrets? One of these days I'm going to take pics and put my instructions online: Materials Sheet brass. I prefer 0.010" thick instead of anything thinner. Sheet brass can be obtained at hobby shops that ca...
by Charlotte J
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th Century Summer Clothes...
Replies: 37
Views: 700

FYI - That's the Redesdale event site.

(No, I'm not opportunistic, why do you ask?)
by Charlotte J
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:19 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

I just showed my lovely bride the event web page. She's definitely all wound up now, and, while she understands my passion for LH, and has had genuine interest in doing her own interpretation, I think we just flipped that switch. Thanks for that. I don't mind sharing what may usually be private inf...
by Charlotte J
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:55 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th Century Summer Clothes...
Replies: 37
Views: 700

Re: 15th Century Summer Clothes...

MJBlazek wrote:So I have a couple of doublets, but both are pretty heavy, and one is thick wool.



There are summerweight wools available that you could use with the same style doublet. Fashion Fabrics Club often has gabardines that wash up well.
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

We will also be at MTA this coming weekend. I’m looking forward to it – every other time I’ve tried to get to an event in the last year, somebody’s been sick. Aaron, the minimum kit requirements were designed such that it doesn’t have to be a big production to get ready for this event. All...
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th century underwear -- boxers or briefs?
Replies: 6
Views: 221

Re: 15th century underwear -- boxers or briefs?

On a separate note, I'll likely be getting my linen from fabric-store.com. Which of their linen weigths (~5oz or ~3.5oz) would be more appropriate for braies? I'm assuming the bleached white would be appropriate... many thanks, Guillaume I would probably use 5.3 oz. for men's braies. While I like u...
by Charlotte J
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

Jehan de Pelham wrote:Live long and prosper, chicken!

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org


Ha ha! I never noticed that!

On a completely different note, I’d welcome input from all readers. We’d like to “payâ€
by Charlotte J
Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Redesdale Uprising – A Commission of Array (Fall Event)
Replies: 88
Views: 1455

Indeed, events of this sort are becoming more common. It seems that the middle of the country is lacking, however. Best of luck Charlotte! John Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus www.mron.org Thanks! Grey's has actually been having regular fall events for something like seven years no...

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