Hard ware:
pitcher and basin
period-appropriate soap
two plain towels and a washrag (hand-knit)
oil lamp or
paraffin candles w/ appropriate holders
ink, paper, pen, wax
bandage
pocket knife
needle and thread (repairs)
snacks (ginger snaps, fresh veggies)
drinking water
period-approp. reading material
Toilet:
comb
hair pomade
sunscreen (well disguised) or
slat bonnet (if made in time)
lip balm
hair pins
lavender oil
tooth brush (find really plain one at dollar store?)
tooth paste (also well disguised)
all held in a "lady's toilet sachet"(Godey’s, May, 1859)
Accessories:
hair ribbons (?)
fashion bonnet
slat bonnet (see above note)
small golden hoop earrings
small golden necklace
fan (?)
shawl
warm hood (really want to make one!)
Can I get it all together? I certainly hope so!
I'm sure you can do it! The tucks on your drawers look awesome and all your other things are really coming along! Have you heard any news about your dress and corset?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
I've just heard on my dress! Kay tells me she'll have it ready with the assured calm of an experienced seamstress ;-) Ms Demlow (of Lavender's Green) is doing my corset, or will be when my check gets there!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words!