Winter Workshop Series- French Veste & Gaiters
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 3, 2016 Sunday Dec 4, 2016
December 3-4, 2016
Location
Fort Ticonderoga
Fees/Admission
General Public: $300 Fort Ticonderoga Members: $285
Contact Information
Stuart Lilie
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Description
Join Director of Interpretation, Stuart Lilie, and Curator of Collections, Matthew Keagle, for this step-by-step course on the construction of French soldiers’ veste or sleeved waistcoat and linen gaiters. From basic sewing techniques to assembly and fitting, explore 18th century tailoring techniques with these two vital soldiers’ garments. Examine the latest research on the materials, fit, and issuance of these garments.
Printed courtesy of www.ticonderogany.com – Contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
94 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 – (518) 585-6619 – chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com