It is a tradition for all the Hosts and Hostesses to wear period attire during the Pilgrimage. Again this year, we want to have all of the men working in the Petry - Honan home to be in period attire.
Don’t worry. That does not mean that you have to go out and make a major investment in period clothing. With a minimum of effort you can easily assemble an outfit from items you should be able to find at home.
Pierce Hodnette in his period
outfit
Men’s Basic Outfit: A
men’s basic outfit is achieved by wearing:
• Dark Pants
• White Dress Shirt with non-button down collar (French
cuffs with appropriate cuff links are even better). Some
people wear tuxedo shirts.
• Black Ribbon Tie or Black Bow Tie (The Honans have ribbon
ties and bow ties available to loan if you do not have
one.)
• Black or Brown lace up Shoes. No loafers.
Ed Bass in his basic men's
outfit.
Accessories: Accessories are
what really set off your period outfit and they are easy to
add. Some suggested items are:
• Suspenders: Add a pair of 1-1/2” wide solid color
suspenders if you can find them. The Honan’s have a few
pair available for loan if you cannot find a pair.
• Garters: As period shirts only came in one sleeve length,
garters held them up while providing the finishing touch in
men's accessories. They make a nice addition. The Honans
have garters to loan if you need them.
• Watch & Chain: If you
have your grandfather’s gold watch and chain, dig it out of
the safety deposit box and wear it.
• Cane: A men’s old fashioned walking cane is also a nice
addition if you have one.
• Hats: If you are working outside as the greeter, a top
hat would really “top off” your outfit. However, please
remember that gentlemen never work hats inside.
Coats: At your option, you
can wear a black or grey suit coat and vest or even better
a frock coat if you can find one. Blazers or sports coats
are not appropriate. Most men worked without coats last
year. The Honan’s have four frock coats to loan, first come
– first serve. Contact Terry to try on and reserve a frock
coat.
Military Uniforms: Of course,
if you have a Revolutionary War, Mexican-American War, War
Between the States, or Spanish-American War soldier’s
uniform, you are more than welcome to wear it.
Period Clothing Suppliers: If
you want to buy some authentic period clothing items, the
following companies have them:
Mercury Supply Company
101
Lee Street
Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-3707
http://mercurysutler.com
C&C Sutlery
2790 East Black Canyon Highway
Emmett, Idaho 83617
208- 398-7279
http://www.ccsutlery.com
Fall Creek Sutlery
P.O. Box 92
Whitestown, IN 46075
765-482-1861
http://www.fcsutler.com
J. D Jarnigan & Co.
103 Franklin Street
Corinth, MS 38834-186
662 - 287-4977
http://www.jarnaginco.com
Ed Garrison in a dark suite,
ribbon tie & top hat.
Glynn Kasper and Terry Honan
in their frock coats, vests, ties and pocket watches.
Rob Hyde guarding 127 Cherry
Street.
Terry, in an exact replica of his Gr-Gr-Grandfather’s CSA
uniform.
Jan Spitzer in his circa 1870 U.S. Navy uniform.