The Men at the Fair

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