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Sewing circle

2008-06-30T04:57:30Z

How many of you find the right fabric but chew your nails down to the stumps wondering what to do with it. Maybe it's an idea that needs tweaking or you just need a little extra help and those pesky classes are too far or too expensive. So what can we do about it? We've all talked about doing "Stitch & Bitches" but I rarely see them happening in the major Oakland/Berkeley area. I've got a place in the Lake Merritt area and I would like to get one going. It could travel or stay put. We could just talk, watch historical movies for ideas ( or for the really bad ones drink wine and kvetch ), basically commiserate - the more the merrier. IF you have any ideas please pm me or leave general interest in a response.

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Couple Ideas for a Booth and a Character

2008-06-15T08:54:09Z

I am fairly new to Dickens fair, and LOVE it, and am so exited about going again this year!

Last year I spotted Jenny Wren with her stick, and one of her dolls under one arm, and was wondering if she actually had a dolls dressmaker's shop anywhere at fair? I didn't see one, but wouldn't that be cool? It could even be a small stand, and not a booth at all, like the flower sellers.

Also it would be nice to see Trabb's boy, from Great Expectations. He is meant to be "the most audacious boy in all that countryside" lol.

Just ideas, of course, I have no way of helping with any of this at the moment.

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Welcome to High Street

2008-06-08T16:35:03Z

<insert evil laughter here>

Been a little quiet here in the off season. I hope you've all been well and recovered from the plague. Thought I'd stoke the fire a little, restock our bar and put on the kettle for a pot of tea.

Soo, we've had a slow trickle of members joining. Some of them have joined to quench their insatiable desires to know more of the period and how to present it. Edification, dear ones...they come seeking knowledge. Care to share? : )

There are many workshop teachers here, costumers, historians; a veritable encycopedia, we is (ahem) we are. Feel free to ask questions.

There are also a few tribes you can add to your list:

http://faireapprovablecostume.tribe.net

http://dickensfair.tribe.net

Cheers!
: D

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The Origin of Species

2008-06-04T17:06:01Z

In the latest Smithsonian Magazine there is an article about the origin of the Origin of Species. One of the things the article mentions is “Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation” which was published anonymously (later revealed to be Robert Chambers an Edinburgh journalist) in 1845. “Vestiges” became very popular and Prince Albert was known to have read it out loud Queen Victoria. Some of the more witty folks in society would greet each other with phrases like “Well, son of a cabbage, whither art thou progressing?”

Just imagine the possibilities for adding phrases to our vocabulary.

Also, keep in mind that the “Origin of Species” didn’t spring forth from C. Darwin’s mind fully formed like Minerva. It also evolved through generations. Tyson > E. Darwin > Lamarck > Chambers > Wallace / C. Darwin

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Some Delightful Sources

2008-06-03T22:32:38Z

Interested in what the risqué crowd was doing?

http://www.drinkingsongs.net/html/books-and-manuscripts/1800-1899/1879-1880-the-pearl-journal/index.htm

And here's some info on our earlier American cousins:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/01/books/review/Baker-t.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5070&en=7dd74e4168675117&ex=1213070400&emc=eta1

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Our Beloved England...

2008-05-02T15:07:42Z

Late for "our" period, but wonderful photos:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=561823&in_page_id=1

Oh to be in England, now that May is there...
(misquoted with purpose, it was still snowing last month...)
Cheers!

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Re-enactors needed

2008-05-01T21:20:08Z

on saturday may 17th i am in need of costumed Re-enactors for a celebratory event for Center School District in Antelope Ca (near Roseville).
Center School district is celebrating its 150th anniversary, i have been asked as a representative of my school to gather a group of re-enactors for a small stage segment. the goal being to give a glimpse of what may have gone on at a celebration when the school district was first formed (in 1858)
we will leading a version of stage coach that tells the story of Center School District, as well as teaching/ participating in a simple waltz

aside from the above 40 min. segment it has been asked that we walk around a bit at the beginning of the event. (8:30 am- 10:50 am. you do not need to stay any later than 10:50)

if you are interested in participating please contact me asap. through tribe or by phone (916) 770-9892
your help would be greatly appreciated... i would rather not be doing this alone
thanks,
Chelsea

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another question

2008-04-25T18:47:37Z

what was the general attitude of those living in england during the victorian times of americans? was it positive or negative? and how is any of this portrayed at dickens faire?

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research help

2008-04-08T02:07:25Z

im working on a school paper and im looking for any speeches given by queen victoria or others from the victorian era to or about americans. if anyone has any info or pointers on where to look that would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

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Auction Alert!

2008-02-28T07:00:04Z

Charles Dickens collection to be sold Wed Feb 27, 4:59 PM ET

Anyone want to take a little trip to New York in April - quite lovely that time of year ; )

From AP:

Rare works by Charles Dickens, including a page from the original manuscript of "Pickwick Papers" and an illustration of the "Oliver Twist" character Bill Sikes, are going on the auction block.

The Kenyon Starling Library of Charles Dickens is expected to fetch more than $2 million when it is sold at Christie's on April 2.

Among the highlights is "The Uncommercial Traveller" (1861), inscribed by Dickens to novelist George Eliot. Its pre-sale estimate is $100,000 to $150,000.

A page from the original manuscript of Dickens' first novel, "Pickwick Papers," containing a comedic scene between Pickwick's valet, Sam Weller, and a gentleman, John Smauker, could sell for $150,000 to $250,000.

The collection also includes a number of original drawings by Dickens illustrators Hablot K. Browne and George Cruikshank. An early Browne illustration is the only drawing from "Pickwick" to appear at auction in at least 30 years, Christie's said. It could bring $15,000 to $20,000. An original Cruikshank sketch of Sikes, the menacing criminal in "Oliver Twist," and his dog could sell for $12,000 to $18,000.

The collection also includes The Daily News No. 1, the liberal newspaper Dickens edited in 1846.

Kenyon Starling, who died in 1983, left his Dickens collection to the family of William E. Self, a collector of English and American literature and film industry executive.

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Thank You

2007-12-20T22:08:43Z

Darlings ~
Thank you all for a delicious run. We have had a very quiet time of it here in this tribe. Thank you for keeping it civil. I look forward to seeing you all this weekend for a nod and a wink, or perhaps a cup of Christmas Cheer!
I wish you a Happy and Healthy Holiday season, and a Rockin' New Year!
It's been a pleasure...
Love,
Denise

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Great Exhibition watercolors

2007-12-06T21:54:25Z

Just found these watercolors from the Great Exhibition of 1851 at the V&A -- gives a great idea of what visiting it might have been like:
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/paintings/greatEx_watercolours/index.html

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10 hours to places...

2007-11-27T03:39:32Z

Just finished ironing. Whew...
I hope you all sleep the best you can tonight. ; )
Sweet dreams and cheers to a good show!
Mwah~
: D

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Sir Mulberry Hawk's Gentlemen's Cravat Fashion Posse

2007-11-23T07:33:22Z

From Cat's Missive:
"Gentlemen! You Have Been Warned!
If you wander through the streets of London with sloppy or
sub-standard neckwear, you may find yourself the object of the
attentions of Sir Mulberry Hawk's Gentlemen's Cravat Fashion Posse,
and be subjected to an impromptu lesson in the finer points of what's
wound round your neck."

Go Rydell!
Making the Fair look a little better, one neck at a time!

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Are you ready yet?

2007-11-23T03:23:18Z

How was everbody's dress weekend?
: D

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History vs. Entertainment?

2007-11-20T03:24:03Z

The subject, having been debated extensively in the Ren Faire circles, I pose it here. Are we more stage actors or are we more history re-enactors? Or.... is there even a difference?

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(Insert Name Here)

2007-11-19T07:40:23Z

This could get silly, and I hope so ; )

Two lovelies have bellied up to the bar, not knowing their names (I think it's time to for them to switch to tea!)
Felicity - I'm not neglecting you, but I need to reread what you wrote on the other thread...
Jessa (fresh in my mind) - Last name - Duxlinger, perhaps. I like Jessa, since it can be taken as "Just a..."
I am totally open to letting our colleauges step up to this and make suggestions and/or what have you.
I've just finished knitting a new thinking cap, and am putting it on. In the meantime, anyone???
: D

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Dickens slugs

2007-11-15T23:22:28Z

It's amazing how many people participate in Dickens Fair without ever having bothered to read ANY Charles Dickens. There are some who flatly refuse because they're intimidated by the language or because they had a traumatic experience with Great Expectations in the 9th grade.

Hoe do you prtray the London of Dickens when you don't have any idea what that is?

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The bar is open...

2007-11-15T18:10:28Z

In order to get the ball rolling here, let's play the "introduce yourself" game. Not that we don't know who we are ; )
Perhaps a mention of name/character name, role/occupation, how long you've 'done' Dickens sort of thing.

I'll go first -
Denise (Nisey) Orr / Eustacia Toobens
This season is still coming together for me. I'll be doing pre-show work for Pete and La Legion Fantastique. During the show, I'll most likely be serving tea to Mad Sal.
Started as a whore in the LORS show - Freezer Fair '90

Next?

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Aahhhh! I found it!

2007-11-14T20:38:04Z

I finally figured out why I couldn't find this tribe on my list.... because I've a couple of modules on my home page (your private page that no one sees) separating out my various tribes into themes. But you do that by "checkmarking" each tribe you want included into that module. I finally went a look'n and found about 7 or 8 other great tribes I've joined but never checkmarked! Now, I can snob away in Victorian London. Thanks for your patience Denese!

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found a cool reference site

2007-11-13T21:50:54Z

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/#daily_life

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Costume Snobbery

2007-11-13T21:13:34Z

So what are your costuming pet peeves? My biggest one is tacky looking cheap polyester lace. Ewww!!

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Hey Kurt, over here...

2007-11-13T20:08:46Z

Yes, Kurt you are a member. I hope this will make the tribe appear on your home page...
Lay off the absinthe for a coupleof days, brother ; )

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Shows FOR performers

2007-11-13T19:42:32Z

I know this will sound strange.

Which shows should other performers see? Some shows are “special”. For example I was told today that I should be there on the 8th.

I’m not asking for a schedule, just suggestions.

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Primary Sources On-line (Consolidated from Dickens Fair Folk)

2007-11-09T09:04:48Z

I was noodling around trying to get some nice period research examples to work with in my workshop for Dickens (From Text to Gig - Be there or be rectilinear) when the lightbulb popped on....and I remembered a source I'd used for academic projects to get primary sources w/o lots of time in research libraries or interlibrary loan...but not really for historical reenacting or fairs....

Project Gutenberg
www.gutenberg.org

For those of you who have never dealt with them, Project Gutenberg does FREE e-books, computer plain text versions of books that have usually been done previously in paper and ink. Because of copyright law, most of their books are older texts whose prior copyrights have lapsed....or never existed. That incidentally includes:

Essentially The Complete Works of Chas. Dickens
www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/d#a37

And Jules Verne
www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/v#a60

And even Edward Bulwer-Lytton (It was a dark and stormy night...)
www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/l#a761

Plus there are Victorian Domestic Guides like:
www.gutenberg.org/etext/10766

Books on Manners
www.gutenberg.org/etext/17609

Books on English Prisons & Crime
www.gutenberg.org/etext/21284

Social Satire
www.gutenberg.org/etext/2686

And even the London Missionary Society
www.gutenberg.org/etext/17115

...and I'm barely scratching the surface...

Spend some time looking for books on YOUR subject, and you are unlikely to be disappointed.

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Another grand source is:

The Tufts Digital Library:The Bolles Collection on the History of London
http://nils.lib.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/perscoll?collection=Perseus:collection:Bolles&lang=en&type=text&selector=1

Which includes such classic and useful e-books appropriate for Dickens Fair as:

Henry Mayhew. "London Labour and the London Poor" (1851)
Thomas Allen. "The City and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark and Parts Adjacent" (Vol 1-4)
An American. "London in 1838"
Edmondo De Amicis. "Jottings about London."
Thomas Archer. "The Pauper, The Thief and The Convict." (1865)
James Greenwood, "Unsentimental Journey; or Byways of the Modern Babylon" (1867)
Miss Octavia Hill, "Homes of the London Poor" (1875)
John Hollingshead. "Ragged London in 1861."
Thomas Hughes. Tom Brown's School Days. (1869)
Charles Knight, "London" (Vol 1-6)
John Tallis, "Tallis's London Street Views" (1838-39)

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Calling cards

2007-11-06T20:26:47Z

Anyone else making calling cards for this season?
Multiple personalities - are you making different cards for each of your characters?
: D

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Stolen from the what to wear tribe...

2007-11-05T21:14:31Z

('cause I'm a pirate, er, privateer, too! Rrr)

They've narrowed the years to 1844-1860

It's long, but we already know it all, eh?

Costume missive - for those of you Not on Cat's listToday, 12:04 AM

In This Missive
Introduction
Tentative Costume Approval Schedule
Costume Guidelines
Fabric and Pattern Selection
Make-Up
Morning Checklist
Emergencies
So you still need a costume . . .
Recommended Costumers
Online Costume Stores
Approved Patterns
Rate The Patterns
Online Questions & Discussions
Summary

Introduction
Hello everyone. My name is Liz Martin and I will be the costume director for the 2007 Dickens Fair. Assisting me will be Alexandria Volk and Juliana Bradley, plus several “surprise” guest costumers! I am thrilled to be working with all of you in this capacity. Please have patience with me as this is my first year and I am still figuring out what all goes into this position!

I have heard through the grapevine that the position of costume director for Dickens is difficult and challenging, as well as one to be feared by those that are non-costumers. I am hoping that all of you will assist me in making this as unstressed and drama-free as possible. How can you do this? By following the costume guidelines!

There is no reason to be afraid of us – unless you are NOT following the costume guidelines. Even then, I would prefer that you not find us frightening, but merely firm in carrying out our duty and commitment to the overall look of the show.

Dickens Fair is a unique theatrical animal. We are a collection of volunteer performers who are attempting to recreate and populate the London that Mr. Charles Dickens created in his works. If this is your first year, you will find it to truly be an ensemble cast effort. And yes, what you wear really matters. The costumes are the biggest part of the scenery – what you are wearing is what will set the time period in the eye of our customers.

My job, as I see it, is to keep the continuity of the production flowing and to make sure that there is an even and homogenized look to the fair.

So how does this translate to you, the performer?
1) There is a dress code and a time line.
2) We are going for the rule – NOT the exception
3) We want you to be comfortable in your costume
4) Yes, you have to conform!
5) Have fun!
6) There is NO CROSS DRESSING
(the one exception is Jeremy, who has worked for many years to perfect his costume, character and make-up. Some departments may have one or two women dressed in pants for safety reasons)

Costume Approval: All participants in the fair (cast members, employees, volunteers, door mice, helper cats) must receive costume approval before receiving their pass. To reiterate: registration forms must be stamped with costume approval in order to receive a gate pass.

Tentative Costume Approval Schedule
We, Liz Martin and her associates, will be available the first Saturday of workshops immediately following the morning meeting (but possibly with a slight delay for a bathroom break) for approvals and questions, until 1:15 and then from 2:45 until 5:00pm.

On Sunday the schedule will be from 10:15 to 1:15 and then from 2:45 to 5:00pm.

The second weekend schedule is still uncertain so for now is TBA.

Approval will also take place during Dress Rehearsal Weekend at the Cow Palace. Times will be decided and posted later for that weekend.

Costume Guidelines
Everyone at the fair must wear clothing that would lead the casual observer to believe that you just stepped out of London from the period between the years 1844 and1860.

How we achieve this is by keeping to a certain silhouette for both the women and the men.

NOTE: These are very generalized. This is intended to give you a quick OVERVIEW of what we are looking for. There are of course class differences and character traits that will cause there to be differing clothing items. For a more in-depth version of this – please feel free to come to the costume classes at workshops or visit the website at
www.dickensfair.com/costumeguide.htm
If you have any questions after reading the info on the Dickens website,
please feel free to contact us at
costumes@redbarnproductions.com or dickenscostumes@gmail.com

Women:
Colors – jewel tones, NO BLACK (unless Mr. Dickens wrote you in black). Plaids are wonderful, again in the darker jewel tones, & patterned cotton fabrics are also acceptable, (please let me see the swatch BEFORE you start sewing!) Hoops or petticoats, long sleeves, a relatively high neckline, some sort of outerwear, gloves and a bonnet or hat will complete your basic Dickens outfit quite nicely. NO BUSTLES, please, they are not appropriate to our time period.

Men:
Pants- high-waisted is preferred, wool, either plaid, striped or plain
Vest/waistcoat - can be collared or not but should not have points in the front and does not, generally, match either the pants or the jacket,
Jacket – does not always have to match the pants, in the case of a sack suit all three pieces would match.
Shirt – for laborers can be striped or colored, clerks and upper class (A Gentleman) would wear white, add a cravat.
With the addition of outwear: gloves, scarf, and a HAT – again the ensemble is completed.

Fabric and Pattern Selection
Remember, the years that the Dickens Fair covers are 1844 - 1860, so jewel colors and deep, rich tones are good, and no fluorescent, overwhelming pastels, or teal colors. Plaids and stripes are great, but do not to use lightweight fabrics like madras or seersucker. Feel free to send scanned swatches of fabric, sketches, or snaps of out-of-print patterns for approval or advice. If you have construction questions, those are welcome as well.

There is a list of acceptable patterns and some notes on them later in this email

Make-Up
Women in the 19th century liked to be thought of as fragile ladies. They aimed always to look pale which was achieved by staying inside and out of the harsh sun. Rouge was rarely used and lipstick unheard of, make-up in general was frowned upon. Actresses or “those women down at the docks” used make up such as powder and lipstick but a lady would only admit to pinching her cheeks for a flush of natural glow. Women in the upper classes would even paint small blue lines on themselves to look even more translucent while wearing the low cut ball gown.

That said…

Please use makeup. The Dickens fair is aglow with unnatural lighting to emulate perpetual twilight. That makes many people look blank or like they are eyebrow-less. I suggest using makeup a shade darker than your natural color at your most healthy looking. If you are blonde you may want to use an eyebrow pencil to darken your brows. If you are stage, please use appropriate stage makeup. Consult with your director at dress rehearsal to find the best fit for you. If you are middle class (most of London) please still attempt to look “natural ” with your makeup.

Morning Checklist
Please, do develop a morning checklist and go over it each day before you leave your home. We love you and want you to look beautiful (or handsome as the case may be) but please remember that poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on our part.

Emergencies
Of course if there is a rip or tear during the day we will be more than happy to lend a hand – or needle- to put you back in one piece. I strongly encourage both men and women to have duplicates for those items worn closest to the skin (shirts/blouses, chemises, drawers/bloomers) as well as an extra pair of socks. That way you can
make it through the weekend without taking anything home.

So you still need a costume . . .
There will be various vendors selling costumes at workshops. There is a good chance that you will be able to put together an entire ensemble. If you have any question on whether or not your choice might not pass costume approval – just bring it over to me!

I know that Lynn Combs will have men’s clothing – you can generally purchase an entire man’s outfit for around $200. (This is just an estimate - prices may have gone up from last year)!

Recommended Costumers
These talented costumers have been tested and are costumers who have continually built passable or more than passable costumes for our fair. Please be aware that all costumers set their own rate and any business you conduct together is not affiliated with the fair. ~ Liz

Alexandria Volk
BlackSwanX@gmail.com
I do individual consultations and patterning and construction help on a case-by-case basis, sliding scale charged. I also make custom costumes and do custom refitting and repairs –though these services cost more.

Cherie Moore
cherie@wintermooncostumes.net
A multiple award-winning costumer is now accepting a very limited amount of commissions for this year's Dickens Fair. Novato area

Rachel Tibbetts
rtibbett@yahoo.com
Based in the East Bay, but some travel may be possible.

Carol Wood
kerolkid@gmail.com
Experienced costumer, ladies and men’s, millinery as well

Hannah Phillips-Ryan
hjvelvet@hotmail.com

If you would like to be considered for the recommended costumer list, please e-mail the costume shop at: costumes@redbarnproductions.org or dickenscostumes@gmail.com
Contact us for specifications.

Online Costume Stores
I am working on compiling a list of acceptable websites where one can purchase approved Dickens clothing. IF you have ordered from a website, had a good experience AND passed costume approval – please email me the website and any other info you feel is pertinent.

Approved Patterns
I have looked at all of the following patterns and given my okay on them. I have, however, NOT made all of them! Juliana Bradley can vouch for quite a few as well as can Alexandria.

Which is the best? As far as the “Big 3” are concerned, I tend to prefer Simplicity to either Butterick or McCall’s.

Past Patterns, Laughing Moon, and Truly Victorian are wonderful pattern companies. Yes they are more expensive, but they are worth every penny!

Here are the currently available patterns that pass muster…

Simplicity
Ladies
3727 Blue plaid jacket & skirt
3791 White with black piping
3855 Red plaid jacket & shirt
4400 Red plaid civil war day dress
4510 Burgundy day dress with flounced hem
4551 Yellow day dress
4900 Winter white jacket & skirt
5726 Chemise, corset & petticoat
7212 Pink plaid dress
7215 Chemise and corset
9761 Grey striped jacket & 3-tiered skirt
9764 Hoops
9769 Corset, chemise & Drawers

Men’s
5023 Men's Shirt and Trouser
5033 Mid 19th Century Underwear
5035 19th Century Shirt and Trousers
5037 Mid 19th Century Vest, Braces (Suspenders), and Cap

Discontinued (patterns still available through the website or on eBay)
4737 Girls dress and drawers
5442 Women’s summer day dress

McCall’s
Ladies
5129 Bonnet
5132 Jackets & 2-tiered skirt
4698 Cape
3609 Camisole, pantaloons, corset, & hoops
5131 Girls dress & drawers

Men’s
3721 (coat needs to be 6"-8" shorter)
4745 (men's uniform pattern... not bad....)

Discontinued (patterns still available through the website or on eBay)
4890 Men’s vest - straight bottomed only

Butterick
Ladies
3992 Easy dress
4210 Hats – view A & B
4254 19th century corsets
4761 Blouse, skirt & apron Note on apron: over the shoulder straps were not worn at this time – instead, pin the bib to your blouse

Men’s
3648 Double breasted jacket and pants
3721 Vest and cutaway jacket
4825 Working man's shirt

Discontinued (patterns still available through the website or on eBay)
4540 Striped dress with front
3993 Man’s caped coat ala Sherlock Holmes

Past Patterns
www.pastpatterns.com/1850.html

Women’s
700 1850-1862 Fashionable Skirt
701 1850-1867 Gathered and Fitted Bodices
702 1850s-1863 Dart Fitted Bodices
706 1850s-1860s Drawers.
707 Two Chemises 1850-1870
708 1840's - 1880's Corset
709 1850s-Late 1860s Garibaldi Shirt
800 1840- 1850 Flounced or Single Skirt
801 1840- 1850 Fan Front Bodice.
803 1840s to Early 1850s Round Dress

Men’s
006 1800-1890s Men's Drawers
007 Two Mid-Nineteenth Century Shirts
710 Trowsers 1851-1867 (different sizes)
713 Trowsers 1851-1867 (different sizes)

Folkwear
www.folkwear.com/romantic.html
PF0222 Vintage Vests

Truly Victorian
trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/

TV141 Cage Crinoline
TV240 1860's Ball Gown Skirt
TV243 1843 Tablier Skirt
TV244 1859 Double skirt
TV246 1851 Petal Ballgown skirt
TV440 1859 Pagoda Bodice
TV441 1861 Garibaldi Blouse
TV443 1860-61 dress bodices
TV456 1856 Gathered dress

Laughing Moon
www.lafnmoon.com/

Women’s
#100 Ladies’ Victorian Underwear - 2 Corsets, chemise, and drawers
Supplement tissue pattern available for the View A Dore corset that takes the sizes from size 26 to 40
#111 Ladies Early 1860's Day Dress
#114 Ladies' Round Dresses 1840’s-1852

Men’s
#106 California Pants
#107 Men’s Victorian & Edwardian Shirt (1845-1920)
#109 Men’s Frock Coats & Two Vests (1850 - 1915)
REVISED: Now Includes Single Breasted version

Rate The Patterns
If you have personally built a costume from any of these patterns we would love to hear about it! Please send us your review, including your name & experience level. Please rate it, on a scale of 1 – 5, 5 being the most difficult. Feel free to include a picture or two if you have them. The reviews will be posted to tribe in
"What to wear to Dickens Fair"
faireapprovablecostume.tribe.net/

Online Questions & Discussions
Speaking of Tribe, there are several areas on Tribe.net that are dedicated to Dickens Fair. “What to Wear to the Dickens Fair” is one of them. I do my best to visit all of the related sites on a regular basis to monitor questions regarding what is approvable. If you have any questions – please contact myself, or Alexandria at dickenscostumes@gmail.com
I can also be contacted thru Tribe with costuming questions – however there may be a slight delay if you send the questions that way as opposed to personal email.

Summary
This missive is not meant to be the end all in costuming information, it’s just the costume department’s way of touching base with all of you and letting you know what our expectations will be come Saturday.

I look forward to working with each and every one of you.

See you in London!

Liz Martin
costumes@redbarnproductions.org or dickenscostumes@gmail.com

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Welcome!

2007-11-01T08:21:08Z

Welcome to the Dickens Fair History Snob tribe. Have a seat, relax, and elucidate for the edification of all. May I pour you a spot of port?
Cheers!

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