In the past I have mostly photographed fair trade goods and camps. This year I focused more on the fair goers.
THE SOLDIERS:
British Junior Officer Interpreting Life in a Military Fort
Soldier in a British Regiment from Scotland
This fellow’s regiment was camped just outside the fort, thus he is fully accoutered.
French & Indian War Foote Soldier on a Pass
Notice that a soldier on a pass to go to town, or in this case a fair, would not have been allowed to wear his accouterments. Only soldiers on duty would be so attired. (FYI: This is Frank from my Civil War unit. He got me started in the 18th century world & encouraged me to come to my first Trade Fair.)
A Foot Soldier from the French Garrison
N.B. These aren’t his usual shoes, they were back at camping drying out from previous days heavy rain.
A Retired Soldier
This retired British soldier of foot now turns his hand to making shooting bags and powder horns.
THE NATIVE AMERICANS:
A Seneca Man
A thoughtful Seneca husband buying candles for his wife. Those English flies are such useful critters! Their wax made into candles makes a lodge bright of an evening.
The Seneca’s Trade Tent
Native American bought Euro-American goods & Euro-Americans bought Native American goods. It was a two way street in many many places.
Another Native American out Shopping
N.B. I was only at the trade fair on Thursday. The best day for attire is Saturday when everyone puts their best foot forward.
THE EURO-AMERICANS:
A Gentleman Arranging to Purchase a Chest
Hunters from the Forks of the Ohio
A Gentleman Meeting with a Master and His Journeyman
Note the hat & Apron on the Tea Seller
Another Tradesman Plying His Wares
A Hunter, A Farmer, The Master Craftsman and Another Craftsman Chatting
Mark Thomas in a Wool Hunting Frock & Workman’s Cap Trying to Stay Warm
Another Master Craftsman in a Rifleman’s Frock and Tricorn Hat
This poor man is trying to copy a pattern and the wind isn’t letting him get the job done.
Two Townsman Admiring a Sword
An Original 18th Century Sword – Note the Engraved Design
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