tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730888263639781223.post5115269371123897638..comments2024-03-29T05:16:11.201-04:00Comments on NineteenTeen: Just Another Day at the FortMarissa Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248406475808085694noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730888263639781223.post-67956431594926088812015-04-26T19:47:41.335-04:002015-04-26T19:47:41.335-04:00Great tip and info, Victoria! I'm glad you st...Great tip and info, Victoria! I'm glad you stopped by. I didn't want to use anyone's names, as I hadn't asked permission. It was wonderful talking with you at the Fort! I learned so much from you and the others. Many thanks!Regina Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122254474376535221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7730888263639781223.post-17660842987635044292015-04-26T18:25:10.352-04:002015-04-26T18:25:10.352-04:00Hi Regina, so nice to meet you at Ft. Nisqually. H...Hi Regina, so nice to meet you at Ft. Nisqually. Here's laundry trick for you if your heroines ever need to dry their only dress quickly.<br /><br />But first, a woman of our era (1850's) wore so many layers under their dresses, that body oils would have a hard time getting to the dress. Table napkins were huge, so hopefully food spills were kept to a minimum. Hems were kept slightly off the ground via hem braid. Underneath the dress would be a chemise (next to skin and changed daily), a corset made of coutil or twill, a corded petticoat, an over petticoat with perhaps an additional short flounce from waist to hips, and an over petti. Then comes the dress.<br /><br />So now, the quick drying tip? Something we in modern times often overlook--the IRON! A hot iron dries clothing (and kills lice) in a trice. Be sure to use starch, as starch not only gives body to the dress, but repels dirt.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting the fort, and hope to see you again sometime.<br />Victoria PannVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924549696671650433noreply@blogger.com