This was a very inspiring video. I brought my son here and he was so awe-inspired by the clothing worn here that he has asked me to make him an outfit to wear when we come back. I love how close of a look we get at this piece. Though what I make my son won't be as extravagant as Sir Walter Raleigh's son's or even the hunter's.
Thank you. We are happy that you and your son enjoyed yourselves at the museum and look forward to your return visit. And here are a couple book titles that may inspire as well -- 17th Century Men's Dress Pattern's 1600-1630, by Melanie Braun, Luca Costigliolo, Susan North, Claire Thornton and Jenny Tiramani Patterns of Fashion, The cut and Construction of Clothes for men and Women 1560-1620, by Janet Arnold
Very interesting video. I liked your interpretation of the Hunter in the plate. I truly enjoy the clothing but would like to more videos about arms and armor recreations. Thanks. Steve
Very interesting! Thanks. More info about clothing research and reconstruction, what we don't get to see (interior, construction, etc), what fabrics were available, was there a (major) difference between Jamestown and say Massachusetts Bay Colony, etc. Also: Is this particular suit project "done", or are you considering revisions and/or modifications with more research, or would you decide to start all over again with a different interpretation
I think ripped jeans nowadays is considered "fast fashion" where you don't expect the item to last for very long (that's my experience anyway) or be in style for very long. This waist coat with slashes in it... Did they wrap stitches around the edges to keep it from unraveling like a typical woven fabric would?
Thank you for the question. No, it was not the practice to do a binding or buttonhole stitch around the slashes or “pinking”. Usually the slashes were cut on the bias of the fabric, there might be some minor fraying but the fabric would not unravel.
By the 1640's, weren't most of the match locks replaced with Flint locks or wheel locks? Seems like I read a inventory of Virginia were there was only one or two left.
If we are strictly speaking of Virginia, then with the 1624/25 inventories and census the flint ignition firearms were becoming very common (though this does not mean matchlocks were no longer used). At that point in Virginia, the settlers were evolving from Virginia Company soldiers and workers to tobacco farmers, farm labor and a defunct Virginia Co. Their firearms needs had changed and flint ignition had become ideal for conditions in Virginia. The same can not be said for Europe where matchlocks will remain a fairly dominant ignition type for many decades to come. If you like, check out our videos on the matchlock, wheellock, and snaphaunce firearm ignition systems in our Primed and Loaded series. You can find the series under our playlists.
Great video! Quick question, what is the item poking out behind his right hip on the artifact? It looks to me like some sort of satchel or bag, but I am unsure.
I had a question about how cut stockings are made could you possibly do a how to cut and sew them also what weight and types of clothe that would be used to make cut hose especially lower or middling class folks thanks for the awesome video
How do you come to the date of 1640s, at least concerning the clothing style i would rather put this in the early 1600s if not even 1590s. Also the gun looks earlier too than 1640s, again rather late 16th century.
This was a very inspiring video. I brought my son here and he was so awe-inspired by the clothing worn here that he has asked me to make him an outfit to wear when we come back. I love how close of a look we get at this piece. Though what I make my son won't be as extravagant as Sir Walter Raleigh's son's or even the hunter's.
Thank you. We are happy that you and your son enjoyed yourselves at the museum and look forward to your return visit.
And here are a couple book titles that may inspire as well --
17th Century Men's Dress Pattern's 1600-1630, by Melanie Braun, Luca Costigliolo, Susan North, Claire Thornton and Jenny Tiramani
Patterns of Fashion, The cut and Construction of Clothes for men and Women 1560-1620, by Janet Arnold
Wonderfull recreation. Looking at the live display and the plate side by side, I Will go with the raffle.
Very interesting video. I liked your interpretation of the Hunter in the plate. I truly enjoy the clothing but would like to more videos about arms and armor recreations. Thanks. Steve
LOVED THE VIDEO!
Thank you!
I would be interested to know if there were any other artifacts or surviving examples of clothing that had the slashes cut into the garment.
Very interesting! Thanks. More info about clothing research and reconstruction, what we don't get to see (interior, construction, etc), what fabrics were available, was there a (major) difference between Jamestown and say Massachusetts Bay Colony, etc. Also: Is this particular suit project "done", or are you considering revisions and/or modifications with more research, or would you decide to start all over again with a different interpretation
I think ripped jeans nowadays is considered "fast fashion" where you don't expect the item to last for very long (that's my experience anyway) or be in style for very long. This waist coat with slashes in it... Did they wrap stitches around the edges to keep it from unraveling like a typical woven fabric would?
Thank you for the question. No, it was not the practice to do a binding or buttonhole stitch around the slashes or “pinking”. Usually the slashes were cut on the bias of the fabric, there might be some minor fraying but the fabric would not unravel.
By the 1640's, weren't most of the match locks replaced with Flint locks or wheel locks? Seems like I read a inventory of Virginia were there was only one or two left.
If we are strictly speaking of Virginia, then with the 1624/25 inventories and census the flint ignition firearms were becoming very common (though this does not mean matchlocks were no longer used). At that point in Virginia, the settlers were evolving from Virginia Company soldiers and workers to tobacco farmers, farm labor and a defunct Virginia Co. Their firearms needs had changed and flint ignition had become ideal for conditions in Virginia. The same can not be said for Europe where matchlocks will remain a fairly dominant ignition type for many decades to come.
If you like, check out our videos on the matchlock, wheellock, and snaphaunce firearm ignition systems in our Primed and Loaded series. You can find the series under our playlists.
Great video! Quick question, what is the item poking out behind his right hip on the artifact? It looks to me like some sort of satchel or bag, but I am unsure.
I'd guess the one on his back is a purse, and the one on his right hip is probably a shot bag or powder flask
I had a question about how cut stockings are made could you possibly do a how to cut and sew them also what weight and types of clothe that would be used to make cut hose especially lower or middling class folks thanks for the awesome video
That’s a great idea! Be on the lookout for it.
Whit a "onsie" like garment, how does one go to the toilet? Unbuttoning the waist buttons seems rather finnicky.
When the doublet is laced to the breeches, how does the wearer get dressed without assistance?
Put the laced together suit on as though it's a set of overalls or jumpsuit.
Chris Daley!?
How do you come to the date of 1640s, at least concerning the clothing style i would rather put this in the early 1600s if not even 1590s. Also the gun looks earlier too than 1640s, again rather late 16th century.
It is the plate that is dated to probably around the 1640s. The clothing illustrated on the plate are late-16th or early 17th century.
i had someone from etsy make me pocahontas dress from picture of 1616 for my 90s disney pocahontas doll