Mannequin Wrangling

No pictures today, sorry!

I was back at the Historical Society this morning, where the ladies and I took down mannequins. The school program starts at this site on Thursday, and we needed to get the mannequins OUT of the areas where the children will be. Additionally, one of our mannequins needed to be transported for a display at Soldiers & Sailors.

Two of the ladies got that particular mannequin across town, while the other two ladies and I were at the house. The silver lace dress was carefully taken off and repacked, as the black velvet. Getting the dresses off the mannequins and properly repacked takes some time, as you don't want to cause damage to the costume. However, we were working with a one-hour window.

Charlie, our male mannequin, and two of our 1910s beauties were moved, while our doe-eyed lovely is still on display (but behind a piano). Naked mannequins were also moved about the house and hidden. I feel very icky from all the dust! Additionally, the bottom of the house was cold, while the upper floor was sweltering hot. Eugh. I'm going to hop in the shower after this post.

Sheep to Shawl

Today was the Historical Society's Annual Sheep to Shawl festival, which featured sheep, a petting zoo, live music, spinners, felters, weavers, knitters, rug hookers, and other crafters. There were various stations around the yard, where children and adults could learn how to weave, card wool, and make crafts.

I spent my afternoon dressed in full 1860s gear teaching people how to weave. By 3:30 p.m., I was dropping ice cubes down my corset as it was at least 75 degrees F, and I was terrified I would pass out.

Mary Susan, from All Good Girls Are Marys was also there, felting! I didn't get any pictures of her, but I do hope your hands feel better!

Additionally, several ladies from the Huntington Militia wandered over, and I do wish I took a picture. Marie was there, lovely as ever, as was another lady who I haven't met before. She was wearing a white quilted woolen dress, and the most jaw-droppingly awesome hat.

Oh. And yes, it is possible to drive while wearing a hoop.