Today, our second day in Colonial Williamsburg, is rainy and cold. On top of that, I’ve got a cold myself, so getting up and out in costume was a little more delayed than usual.
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| This isn’t Chowning’s Tavern. |
I didn’t take many pictures, but for experiences, we learned a little about tailoring at the Milliner’s shop, enjoyed lunch at Chowning’s Tavern, and listened to General Lafayette talk about the duties of the cavalry, while looking quite dashing in his uniform, and on horseback.
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| Mom chats up Gen. Lafayette |
I wore my Indienne gown, but borrowed my mom’s brick red matellesse petticoat for warmth. She’s shorter than me, so the skirt was a bit high on the leg, but it definitely didn’t get wet or drug through the puddles at that length. 🙂 I’ll have to do a better set of photos of this dress later…
Gosh, that’s all. Sorry for my lack of photography!
10 Comments
Allison
October 7, 2012 at 10:28 PMI'm so sorry that you are sick. Thanks for posting anyway. Imagine how delighted I was to get to log on for the first time today and find that you had put my favorite bonbon up just six minutes earlier. I hope that you feel much better and that your cold doesn't cause you to miss out on anything.
Lauren Stowell
October 9, 2012 at 11:18 PMAw, thank you 🙂 I think the cold is mostly gone from my head, but not from the air outside, lol, it's quite nippy out here and I had to buy a sweatshirt from Monticello, lol. I'll put up better and more pictures of the Indienne gown later.
Zach
October 7, 2012 at 10:35 PMI hope you get better! There's nothing like a sickness to ruin a good time.
You have me missing Williamsburg so much! I loved my time there and wish I could have stayed longer. Maybe one day! Have fun!
Lauren Stowell
October 9, 2012 at 11:18 PMLikewise!
Rebecca
October 8, 2012 at 1:40 AMAre you going to get to see the milliner/mantuamaker tomorrow? I love your mom's dress and would love to see more pictures of it and your dress as well. I hope you are having a great time!
Lauren Stowell
October 9, 2012 at 11:19 PMWe did indeed visit the milliner's shop and got to talk to the tailor's apprentive, Mr. M. McCarthy. Fascinating stuff!
vintagevisions27
October 8, 2012 at 4:31 PMI miss Williamsburg! Being sick is no fun, especially when traveling. Hope you feel better soon!
-Emily
Lauren Stowell
October 9, 2012 at 11:19 PMthank you 😀
Angela
October 8, 2012 at 4:56 PMHoney, no apologies needed! You are always so wonderful about sharing. Take care of that cold. Lemon-honey toddies is the ticket! Take care of yourself and enjoy. You are in one of my favorite places in the world. If you get to meet George Washington, say hello! The actor is a friend of mine – Ron Carnegie. Really awesome fellow!
Lauren Stowell
October 9, 2012 at 11:20 PMI somehow didn't get to meet General Washington. I was lame and missed a luncheon he was attending (I didn't know it at the time and got lost besides). Just means we'll have to come back!