Re-enactment / historical question

[Tetley]

You haven't really posted that many details about the group that you would be reenacting with, so maybe there is something I'm not seeing. But it seems to me that if one of the members has invited you to participate and you don't want or are not able to invest in the proper clothing, they should not be offended if you ask if there might be anything they could loan you for the occasion. I know a lot of reenactment groups keep a loaner stock on hand for folks coming out the first time.

That is because I am not entirely sure which one it will be. However, from discussions with re-enacters both recently and from way back I am reluctant to bring up a subject that has been slightly contentious.

I do not think that any of the groups that I am likely to be visiting would have "loaner" kit, again judging from past conversations and I think for now that I will just go along in my everyday attire and see what is going on. Then I can judge what my next move will be.

Admittedly, the whole re-enactment scene is a bit of a mystery to me.

Mark

[macwilkin]

That is because I am not entirely sure which one it will be. However, from discussions with re-enacters both recently and from way back I am reluctant to bring up a subject that has been slightly contentious.

I do not think that any of the groups that I am likely to be visiting would have "loaner" kit, again judging from past conversations and I think for now that I will just go along in my everyday attire and see what is going on. Then I can judge what my next move will be.

Admittedly, the whole re-enactment scene is a bit of a mystery to me.

Mark

Generally, loaner "kit" belongs to individuals -- an extra pair shoes, trousers, etc. Most reenactors have a closet full of gear, and generally keep some for the very purpose to loan out to "fresh fish".

T.

T.