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Title: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: biliff on May 17, 2011, 08:03:51 PM
O.K. all the bits and pieces finally came in so here's what I've got for 1811 Astoria. Since I've got time, I'm going to try and put together a clerk's hat before September but this is what I've got for now.  The puppy was helping. He also tied the cravat for me. I'll make him do a better job next time.
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Post by: Trois Castors on May 17, 2011, 08:55:54 PM
Lookin' good :lt th
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Post by: Bigsmoke on May 17, 2011, 10:40:56 PM
Very dapper!
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Post by: BEAVERMAN on May 17, 2011, 11:21:26 PM
:lt th  :lt th
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Post by: Roaddog on May 18, 2011, 07:20:23 AM
Very dapper looking ol' boy. :rt th
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Post by: Riley/MN on May 18, 2011, 08:42:42 AM
Very nice!
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Post by: Longhunter on May 18, 2011, 09:24:07 AM
Lookin good, but you need a knife... :laffing
Title: Re: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: biliff on May 18, 2011, 09:28:51 AM
Quote from: "Longhunter"
Lookin good, but you need a knife... :)
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Post by: Caddo on May 18, 2011, 12:47:46 PM
I like it :hairy
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Post by: Sir Michael on May 18, 2011, 05:27:59 PM
Now there's a photo for the Calendar.
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Post by: Puffer on May 19, 2011, 04:50:50 PM
FANTASTIC !!!!  8)

BTW, "Astor, or NWC ???  Also the Topper, IMHO = Just right

PM sent

Puffer
Title: Re: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: Puffer on May 19, 2011, 04:54:40 PM
Quote from: "biliff"
Quote from: "Longhunter"
Lookin good, but you need a knife... :)

If it Aint, I will equip you with a sword & "factor's pistol"  :lol

Puffer
Title: Re: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: biliff on May 19, 2011, 05:59:55 PM
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BTW, "Astor, or NWC ??? Also the Topper, IMHO = Just right


In the tradition of the GPNW the answer is "both".  Figure I'm one of 12 clerks that came over on the Tonquin (even though I'm too old to be any of 'em) and stayed on when the post was sold (or captured depending on your point of view).

Keeps me in the 1810's and coming by ship means my clothes aren't all beat to hell and neither am I.

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If it Aint, I will equip you with a sword & "factor's pistol"

Puffer

As a retired Naval Officer I no longer do swords. They are a royal pain in the arse. Give me a pistol and an Arkansas toothpick.
Title: Re: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: Puffer on May 19, 2011, 07:30:40 PM
Quote from: "biliff"

As a retired Naval Officer I no longer do swords. They are a royal pain in the arse.

 :lol  :lol  Yep can ID. (US Army, + carry for re-enacting.)
BUT, a Sword was carried ( esp. by NWC/HBC in you "pay grade"  = required load out )

Puffer
Title: Re: 1811 Astoria Outfit
Post by: greyhunter on May 19, 2011, 09:09:46 PM
"Fine figure of man, yes?" (JJ) That is all you need to know!