Wigs and Hats Oh My

I'm still here, still knitting and volunteering!

The exhibition of dresses from 1910-1915 at Huntington was a hit during the Holiday House Tour. Since we don't have another dress exhibit going up for some time, the Ladies and I can "relax." This translates into getting our collection in order *again* and some maintenance.

I volunteered to make the wigs pretty.Wigs being washed in the bathtub. Finished wig that has been brushed and pinned to a styrofoam head.

Now, before Thanksgiving I promised my friend Mary that I would knit her mom a hat. I finished the blimey thing last night.
I used TLC's Amore in color Red Velvet. I used size nine needles, and Kim's Hat pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I still have a ton of Red Velvet left over, and I think I will finally knit a scarf for the Red Scarf project.

Now, I have two more knitting projects that need to be done by Christmas. A kitty hat for my niece and a nosewarmer for my friend Julie (who calls it a "nose mitten"). Both ladies want their knitted goods in purple.

BWHAHAHA!

Wigs!

Hmm, potential career as wig-stylist for museums, or to continue pursuing my MLIS?

Never fear, I'm still planning to become a librarian. However, I will probably take home most of the wigs from the Historical Society next week in order to clean and brush them out. One of the wigs (not pictured) was this awful matted mess.

I brushed it out. While it's not shining, it looks pretty damn good. Plus, the mats are gone.

Anyway, the Historical Society is having house tours this Sunday, and I was told I could show up in costume. First I thought of getting into my Civil War dress. One problem - the sleeves are three inches too short. Then, hmm, I have an 1860s style ball-gown.

It's going to be COLD, and I do not have time to sew up a chemise (currently entering Finals time). Additionally, the mannequins are wearing clothes that date between 1900 and 1920. I think I will wear what I did for Halloween --- slightly inaccurate, slightly anachronistic, but hey, I'll get to wear a feathered headband and vertically striped stockings!

Mmmm mannequins...

Picture post today, with minimal text. This is how I spend my Tuesdays.