There is also a town crier competition, in Benicia, California, I believe. You may want to google that competition to see what has been in the contest previously. LynnD
On 6/11/07, Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
At 17:28 11/06/2007, you wrote: >I have a friend who wants me to make him a costume for an American colonial >Town Crier. He says he's seen an illustration with the Crier in, >judging from >what he describes, as an English Smock. Would this be so? Of course I want >him in a coat and waistcoat [even if the smock is correct, I still >have to do >breeches and a shirt]. He may just not want to fool with a coat ["It's >hot."]. I wondered if the Crier was some kind of city official...like with a >uniform or something to indicate his office. I suppose that might >depend on the >town. > >Any thoughts and/or directions on research would be greatly appreciated. If you Google Town Crier, (Images) you will find a number if pictures of Town Criers, all in pseudo 18th century gear. This is what I remember from my childhood in Stratford on Avon. See also "Beadle", who was a similar status official. Suzi _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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