Living History

Elizabeth as Polly Wanton

This week Alena interviewed Elizabeth Sulock, Marketer and Historical Interpreter at the Newport Historical Society. They talked about:
• Elizabeth’s start in living history
• Working for the Newport Historical Society
• portraying historical personage, Polly Wanton
• sewing and costuming
• Interpreting pregnancy
• Polly on Facebook
Also included this week is a review of the book: I Believe in Yesterday.

Musical Interlude: Over the Hills and Far Away performed by 3 Pints Gone

Download: Interview with Elizabeth Sulock

Interview with Kass McGann

Episode Summary

This week Alena talked to Kass McGann, owner of Reconstructing History, a company developing historical clothing  patterns for both men and women from a myriad of historical time periods. They talked about:
• How Kass found fashion and history
• turning a hobby into a business
• attending living history events as a merchant
Musical Interlude: Spanish Pavan Performed by Hautbois

Download:Interview with Kass MaGann

Episode Summary:

This week we will discuss what to look for in a clothing presentation, including:
• The Look: how you wear it, what you do in it, and caring and storage.
• Materials: synthetics, cotton, linen, wool, high-end fabrics; weaves, knits & leather
• Fit: why is it important, how it will look, how you will feel, Patterning & sewing
• Layering
• Footwear
• Headgear

Musical Interlude: Pastimes With Good Company, sung by the Cast of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Download here: Historical Clothing