Robin,
You're spot on about the shirt; and have him wear plain pants in which
the fly is hidden (a fall front is more correct, but don't angst).
Perhaps the shirt could be worn over the pants to hide the fly? Not
ideal, but it'd work. No crease in the pants legs. Fabric-- plain;
fit, snug in the leg. Shoes-- obviously no hiking/running shoes-
plain black or brown laceups OK. Even moccasins if they're plain.
Period, for his age? on the frontier-- barefoot :) Neck scarf in a
plain or woven plaid. Hat, flat straw, or round top straw.
Hopefully that will work; a vest over the shirt, perhaps, but not
necessary.
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Aug 31, 2010, at 9:46 PM, Robin Netherton wrote:
My son, age 14, may be playing music at a historic site next week.
The site doesn't insist on historic dress for performers, but it's a
nice touch. The site is focused on the Lewis & Clark expedition, c.
1800, Midwestern US, working class. This is SO out of my period of
expertise.
I'd like to put something together for him that won't be too jarring
amid the people who are in costume. I won't have time to sew an
outfit, but I could alter something or add some accessories. I might
be able to knock together a quick shirt; I'm thinking on the line of
Folkwear's Missouri Riverboatman shirt, which I made once before
(though I no longer have the pattern and would have to re-invent
from scratch).
Any other suggestions? I'm guessing blue jeans are out...
Alternative: I would be happy to pay postage if someone can loan me
something suitable. My son is about 5'3" tall and wears a boy's size
14 slim.
--Robin
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