4th US Civil War Reenactors

Blog for the reenactors of the 4th US Regular Infantry, keeping Civil War history alive in Washington State.

Resources for Reenactors

Here's an index of helpful posts for new 1860s reenactors:

General Living History Advice
Introductions
First Person Interpretation
Parlor Games
Writing and Printing Resources

Civilian Clothing
Getting Started: Impressions and Attire
Field Guide to Corset Hardware
Clothing Resources I (what to make)
Clothing Resources II (where to buy women's clothes)
Ladies' Layers In Detail: Chemise, Drawers, Corset, Stockings, Garters, Petticoats
Men's Civilian Attire
Period Winter Clothing Projects On-Line (1859-65)
Printed Fabrics
Women's Hair-Styling Tutorials
Shoes for Men, Women, and Children

Research Resources
Primary (Printed) Sources On-line
Museum Collections
Some Reputable Secondary Sources
Period Paintings
Occupational Photographs

Advice from Period Sources
Appropriate Dress
Borrowing
Slang
Flattery

Some of my research posts may also be of interest (located here and at my personal blog).
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