Hello everyone!
There are a couple of events coming up I'd like to draw your attention to. At both of these, I'll be wearing (and discussing, if you so desire!) authentic period replica gowns from the 18th and 19th centuries.
First up is the annual Fancy Fair at The Oldest House in Laceyville. This is the antiques and collectibles sale unlike any other, and is one of the major fundraisers for the House. I'll be there both days, October 17 and 18, a Friday and Saturday, handling the 'cashier station!' I will have copies of BOTH my books, A RIVER IN TIME, and the brand new TREACHERY IN TIME, published just last week, for sale, and I'll be happy to sign them for you also. Don't forget, royalties from the books go to the House, not to me, so come and get your copies--they make good holiday gifts, too!
On Friday, I plan to wear a Victorian Riding Habit, complete with jacket and top hat but I may not have the top hat on indoors. We shall see. Where the cashier desk is situated in The Oldest House I do get the breeze from the front door opening and shutting as people arrive and leave, so it can be chilly.
This Riding Habit has an extremely full skirt (and I'll have a bustle, LOL), a plaid vest and white blouse, as well as the jacket and hat.
On Saturday I will probably wear the teal and gold 1781 gown that is typical of fancy gowns from that era, complete with panniers. I haven't worn this one in a while, as it was the very first period gown I bought and I've tended to wear newer outfits as the years have gone by. So I'll be happy to dust this baby off!
I am not sure about the outfits for the Christmas Tea just yet. I may wear a new Edwardian Ensemble for Friday evening, complete with huge hat! Then on Saturday and Sunday I'll probably wear a couple of the other 1781 gowns I have, including the Sack Back Gown I didn't have a chance to wear at the Rendezvous last weekend, due to the inclement weather.
So if you are in the area or can be in the area (there are two hotels now in Tunkhannock, a 25 minute drive from the House) do try to stop in to any or all of these events. Be sure to introduce yourself to me, too: I love meeting readers!
The Oldest House is in Laceyville, PA, right on Old Route Six, Main Street, about a half mile east of the center of the village.
Hope to see you there!
