What was Booth wearing?

[Rick Smith]

(12-12-2013 07:28 PM)L Verge Wrote:  You are absolutely right, Joe (about the hat). A soft slouch is easier to keep on the head, easier to adjust the brim, and easier to stash somewhere. And please don't compliment Mr. Peacock too much; it only makes him spread his feathers more! I can say that because (up until now) Rick has been one of my dearest friends.

He is quite dashing in the various period outfits he wears while giving tours at Surratt House. Remind me to tell y'all the story of the Red Hat Ladies one day -- or the drunken chick he had on tour...
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Laurie,

Right. That soft slouch hat could be folded and tucked into your vest if need be.

OK, how much will it cost me to keep you quiet about the drunk chick?

And the Red Hat Ladies? It was touch and go as to whether I would get out of there.

Rick

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(12-12-2013 08:07 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  [quote='L Verge' pid='27968' dateline='1386894524']
He is quite dashing in the various period outfits he wears while giving tours at Surratt House. Remind me to tell y'all the story of the Red Hat Ladies one day -- or the drunken chick he had on tour...

I'd rather hear it from him. He tells great stories.

"Well, Joe, it went like this, son....."

Oh, well. All right, son . . . it was a dark and stormy day at Surratt's and I had just walked up to the house and was about to enter the tavern room when . . . uh, better wait till I see you in March.

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Laurie,

Bill Wickham, a hat maker in Gettysburg, better known to you as Dirty Billy, actually makes a "Booth" hat and an "Adzerodt" hat.

I took photos to him of all the Booth action team who had their images taken while wearing hats; George, Mike, Ned, Lewis, and suggested he make hats to represent all; a "Conspirator's Line" of hats.

Nothing as of yet.

Rick