This morning sees me drinking coffee and waiting for dawn to break. In order to stave off the assaults of the black dog l am doing a little online uniform researching. I am amazed and delighted at what can be found online in the way of access to old books in library collections as well as prints. We are, in this way, blessed in the digital age. Some gems mined this morning-
https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/the-vinkhuijzen-collection-of-military-uniforms#/?tab=navigation is a good source of old prints of uniforms too .
ReplyDeleteThese came from there, a place to lose oneself in for hours…
DeleteTotally agree with you about the benefits of the digital age! Of course, we all know the downsides, but if you use it properly and keep your offensive opinions to yourself, it's actually a very useful tool!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
DeleteYou've not said what we're looking at. Can you identify the uniforms please?
ReplyDeleteStephen
Swedish uniforms from circa 1788 Stephen-
Deletehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_War
Charming prints. Enjoy your coffee!
ReplyDeleteTak!
DeleteBad time of year for the old black dog isn’t it. Hobby research is a great way to keep the bugger at bay. Just started immersing myself in Spanish Civil War books for exactly that reason.
ReplyDeleteHope your immersion is helping.
DeleteAnd the added bonus as of old, reading Preben Kannick Military Uniforms of the World in Colour, working out on each double page of uniforms what was the most elaborate / ridiculous / stylish outfit if you had to wear one for various different occasions?
ReplyDeleteTurn that black dog into something fierce some in Silver Bayonet.
A classic, which does indeed feature this period. Black dog as creature, excellent idea.
DeleteAgreed...this time of year can be hard going and a good project is a great way to fend that dog off.
ReplyDeleteI’m trying to move this forward…
DeleteHe likes to come prowling at what ought to be the most joyous of seasons, maybe it’s all the roasted meat. Could you imagine having to do anything other than parade in those uniforms? I always get caught up thinking how dirty they must have gotten in battle!
ReplyDeleteThere are reenactment groups who wear them too.
DeleteAmazing what can be discovered on the internet. It can be a never-ending source of exploration and joy.
ReplyDeleteOpens doors undreamed of …
DeleteAbsolutely agree; no end of amazing stuff out there and searching is so often good therapy for avoiding painful and downward spiralling rumination...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
David.
Pintrest is great too for illustrations. I think a picture can really take a project forward in terms of immersion in a period.
DeleteAlan, saw your kind comments on Kev's blog. Yes, that was me but the tyrany of distance meant that I was logging on at 2am my time. All good with me but no longer blogging. I can be contacted directly on deltacoy1976 at hotmail.com. Stay safe and have a great Christmas. Cheers Greg
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you, I’ll be in touch.
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