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Hipshots
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The proper use of a watch in any historic reenactment can make the difference between a good portrayal and one that is truly memorable.
Because organized shooting events often require a participant to be at a certain place at a specified time, it’s probably a pretty good idea to have some sort of timepiece at one’s disposal.
Many folks expend large amounts of time and money carefully researching and obtaining proper items for an authentic portrayal. While pursuing the hobby to that length may not be for all of us, we can’t help but admire those that do their level best to be as authentic as they can, and in the process make an impression that is remembered for a long time.
Nothing ruins the effect of an otherwise great- lookin’ get-up more than the sight of the latest and greatest offering from Mr. Timex peeking out from under the sleeve of that Wah Maker shirt. We all know it’s not the 1880’s, and we live in the modern world, but geez, it could be so close, if it weren’t for stuff like this. |
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The Old West
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Garters are items of clothing, used to keep garmets like stockings and shirt sleeves up . Normally just a few inches in width, they are usually made of leather or cloth. Wedding Garders
If used as wedding garters they are adorned with small bells and/or ribbons. In the 18th to 20th centuries, Stocking garters were tied just below the knee, where the leg was skinniest, to keep the stocking from slipping. The advent of elastic has made them unnecessary from this functional standpoint, although they are still often worn as wedding garters as well as fashion accessories, reenactmens and cowboy action shooting events. Sleeve Garders A sleeve garter is a garter worn on the sleeve of a shirt. It came into wide use in the latter half of the 19th century when men's ready made shirts came in a single (extra long) sleeve length. Sleeve garters allowed men to customize sleeve lengths and keep their cuffs from becoming soiled while working. Today, the sleeve garter sometiemes accessorizes the costumes of brides as wedding garters, rodeo
and Cowboy action shooting participants, old west reenactors and poker
dealers. |
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