Quote Originally Posted by finlay marquisl View Post
I'm not an reenanactor I just observe. At the few CW reenactments I have been to the men shooting and attending the cannons all wear kilts. I didn't notice the tartan but they were mostly red.
Interesting. I'd like to see their documentation for such a uniform.

I'm planning on attending one in Longview Texas in October. They are throwing in a chili cook-off. That is my forte'. I wanted a hoop skirt so I could attend the ladies tea.

In that I was asking about using the Confederate Tartan for my dress. I don't think any of the ladies dresses would be in 'authenic' fabric print of any sorts. Most make them from Scarlet's idea of using draperies and curtains. ha ha

I have enjoyed the conversations.
You might be surprised; many ladies who participating in reenacting/living history take it just as seriously, if not more so, as their male counterparts. You might try to secure a copy of Juanita Leisch's Who Wore What: Women's Wear 1861-65 for a primer on ladies attire of the Civil War era.

T.