At 17:28 11/06/2007, you wrote:
I have a friend who wants me to make him a costume for an American colonial
Town Crier. He says he's seen an illustration with the Crier in,
judging from
what he describes, as an English Smock. Would this be so? Of course I want
him in a coat and waistcoat [even if the smock is correct, I still
have to do
breeches and a shirt]. He may just not want to fool with a coat ["It's
hot."]. I wondered if the Crier was some kind of city official...like with a
uniform or something to indicate his office. I suppose that might
depend on the
town.
Any thoughts and/or directions on research would be greatly appreciated.
If you Google Town Crier, (Images) you will find a number if pictures
of Town Criers, all in pseudo 18th century gear. This is what I
remember from my childhood in Stratford on Avon. See also "Beadle",
who was a similar status official.
Suzi
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