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THE MECHANICK' S ADVISER
for the
PLEASE
NOTE:
week of
October 25 - 31
SILVERSMITH, APOTHECARY ( on Oct 31), AND WIG
THE MILLINERY,
SHOP ( on Oct 30) WILL CLOSE AT 2: OOPM ON OCT 30- 31**
The survey team met for the third time, and the survey draft is coming along. The new skeleton
is here, and it looks great. They want to thank everyone that was involved including Joanne Bowen, Ellen
Apothecary—
Heidi Quant, Amanda Keller,
Chapman,
and
James Zilius. You
all
are
absolutely
great—
this was a huge
project. The Apothecary says THANK YOU!!!!
Armoury:
Blacksmith—
They continue working on a coin press for the Curator of Numismatics, making andirons for
Collections for Raleigh Tavern, and forging smoker' s tongs for Anderson display. They have begun work on
window hooks for Monticello, hinges for the Carpenters, and marking knives and cooking spoons for Prentis.
Tin
Shop— They are making baking molds for Foodways, a canister for the Coffeehouse, patterns for a wig
box for the Wig Shop, and continuing to work on lanterns to light the new workshops.
Artificer'
Shop—
They will be continuing work on a pair of saddle valises and filling a request from a donor
for closure straps for " History Boxes."
In light of the recent cold snap, plans are underway to move the shop to
its winter quarters at the Magazine. They would also like to thank volunteer Jan Tilley for the many times he
has rearranged his schedule to help provide coverage for the shop.
s
Basketmaker—
Bindery—
They are repurposing old baskets and making a couple of new baskets for static street displays.
They continue to work on a rule book for the Cabinetmaker and a music book. They have begun
working on two cookbooks for Great Hopes.
They are busy constructing their clamp, or kiln, where the bricks made this summer will be fired
Nov 18- 22. Work will include stacking the 27, 000 or so bricks, encasing the green bricks first with previously
Brickmaker—
fired bricks and then a layer of clay, and of course, stacking firewood.
Cabinetmaker—
They continue work on the replication of two case pieces and an easy chair, as well as the
upholstery for a half set of side chairs. The harpsichord makers are preparing materials for two new spinets and
their presentation to the 2016 Working Wood Symposium. The treadle lathe is now in operation.
Carpenters —They
Coopers—
are building a small building for storing tools at the Carpenter's Yard.
They are repairing casks for the transport program.
Foodways —
They are working with Aleworks on a test batch of porter. They are also working on a series of
pre- made punch mixes based on 18th- century recipes and practicing on some sugar work for next year' s
confections
program.
The
next
Brewing
program
is
Sunday,
November
1St
�Great Hopes Plantation—
Farming: Much plowing and sowing and harrowing. Duke and Dan, the farm' s oxen, are doing an excellent
job pulling the plow and harrows to put their fields to bed for the winter. The hogs are getting fatter by the day.
Domestic
Arts:
Much gardening and cooking this week. They will be starting to plant onions and garlic, as
well as collards as need be for a continuous harvest. They are also digging really nice sweet potatoes and will
prepare them next week. They are cooking apple fritters and will be roasting a chine of mutton with root
veggies like turnips and radishes.
Below is a picture of Ed' s " young helper" plowing the field:
Gun Shop/ Foundry—The Gunsmiths are beginning to engrave a rifle lock and continue to make 2 pistol
locks. The Founders are working on polishing a large stuffing spoon of pewter and some pewter taper sticks
for Prentis
Store. Historic
Garden—The Fall garden is still under way. Now all of the tulip bulbs and spring daisies and
flowers are going in.The last of their pole beans were
harvested. The beans were pulled out, and the trellis taken
down. The profile of the garden is quickly changing to their winter motif.Sweet potatoes are just about done
curing, and the Armory Kitchen will receive some for cooking very soon! The covering of the paper frames is still
yet to be
done. They are hoping it happens soon after the bulbs are in so that they are ready when the second
round of endive is planted out of the cold frame and into the garden. The endives are still blanching; and
hopefully, with the aid of upside down pots instead of the straw bells, they will really be able to get them to turn
white. The cardo n is also ready for blanching and will be wrapped shortly. Onions and garlic are finally starting
to come up, and the spinach is really starting to
Joiners — are working on a musket crate for the Market House, a toolbox for the Artificer, and a
They
flourish.
small chest for the
Carpenters.
Maryland. Their
in
in
Millinery—Sarah and Abby are working on their presentation for a conference at Belair Mansion in
topic
private
is
18th-century clothing suitable for the
spaces,
the shop is
and later
making a
in the
silk
Sultana
century
became
robe,
petticoat, and
a
appropriate
bedchamber ( those pieces of clothing that first were worn
for
public
quarter
third-
spaces). For this
presentation, everyone
18th-century cap to protect the hair
while sleeping. Janea is working on back-ground planning/ research for their 2017 paper for the Textiles
Symposium, their December gown-making program, and a" We Know What We Know"program for November.
How
This
and
program
will
be
jointly
presented
with Robin
Kipps
on
the
18th-century connections between Fashion
�Printers— They
are
continuing
the presswork
for" The Articles
of
Confederation;"
and when away from the
press, they are assembling stitched books.
Shoemaker—
A custom pair of size 13 common shoes was recently completed for one of the Nation Builders.
Work is underway on a pair of half boots, and a number of staff have come by to try on stock shoes. This past
week, they also delivered two pairs of shoes to Great Hopes for use in their site interpretation:
one pair of
russet ( i.e. un- dyed) strong shoes for the slave cabin and a pair of heavily- cobbled common shoes.
Silversmith—
They are working on various sorts of spoons and salt shovels, Gurney Bowls and a fluted bowl, a
skittle ball" teapot, a pair of patty pans, a small dram cup, Revere Beakers and raised beakers, a thistle cup,
trade silver jewelry, rings and letter charms, a 12- inch Montieth, 2 copper vessels ( one being raised by the
intern,
by an apprentice), and ladles. The intern is scraping an ingot she cast and will be making a
century bodkin.
Please note that at any given time, not all of these items will be being worked on, but all will be available to be
the other
17th-
seen and discussed with anyone who is interested.
Tailors—
They are working on the mattresses and curtains for Washington' s camp bed and finishing details on
the Marquees.
They finished dyeing with indigo, fustic, madder root, and black walnut. Gorgeous colors ( see
Weaver—
picture
below).
threading
They dyed silk ribbon for CDC for Native American dress accents.
a new
celebration
on
blanket
14
Nov
Wheelwright— The
They
will continue
project
and
and
coordinating
15. " Fleece to Fabric"
with
C& L for
the
25th-
They are working on
anniversary Leicester Longwool
will take place on the 14th in their back yard.
shop will re- open on Tuesday, Oct 27th, so they will be putting everything back in place.
fixing
the ox cart and will
be
finishing
cart
wheels.
�Wigmaker—
They are constructing a Bob Wig, comprised of human and horse hair, which Debbie saw in
Germany, a wiglet for one of the AI' s, and a hand- knotted base for a new wig for Richard Schuman ( Patrick
Henry). They also continue to do daily maintenance on wigs used by CW staff to support various programming
plays,
Ghost Tours, Rev
City,
and
commercials).
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THE MECHANICK' S ADVISER
for
the week of October
18 -
24
Apothecary— They had their second task force meeting on a visitor satisfaction survey. The new skeleton is
now assembled and will be arriving soon. More info is to come.
The magazine " House and Home" has a great article about the Apothecary Shop and Sharon and Robin in
their Fall 2015 issue.
The pages have been scanned and are attached.
I' m afraid the pictures came out rather
dark.
Armoury:
Blacksmith—
They continue working on a coin press for the Curator of Numismatics, making andirons for
Collections for Raleigh Tavern, forging smoker' s tongs for Anderson display, forging a froe for a customer,
making firesteels for tinder boxes for Prentis.
Tin
Shop— They are fabricating two saucepans for Foodways, making gill cups, completing tinder boxes for
Prentis, and beginning to work on lanterns to light the new workshops.
Artificer'
s
Shop—
They are engaged in production of saddle valises as well as handling the usual repairs and
incidental leather items for use in the Historic Area.
Jay Howlett and Emma Cross, as well as Aislinn Lewis and Jenny Lynn, were mentioned in a web article about
the leather stays that were recently made for Aislinn and Jenny. Please go to the following link for the article
and pictures:
http:// twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2015/ 1 0/ leather- stays- for- l 8thc-working- women.html.
Basketmaker—
at
Prentis.
They continue to split white oak and will begin to weave up some baskets for Christmas sales
Please have a look at your baskets, and if they need repair, please bring them to the Basketmakers.
Fraying rims need to be fixed ASAP. Thanks!
Bindery—
They are working on a rule book for the Cabinetmaker and making books for Prentis ( done in full
calf skin).
They continue working on the music book.
They are busy constructing their clamp, or kiln, where the bricks made this summer will be fired
Nov 18- 22. Work will include stacking the 27, 000 or so bricks, encasing the green bricks first with previously
Brickmaker—
fired bricks and then a layer of clay, and of course, stacking firewood.
Cabinetmaker—
They continue work on the replication of two case pieces and an easy chair, as well as the
upholstery for a half set of side chairs. The harpsichord makers are preparing materials for two new spinets and
their presentation to the 2016 Working Wood Symposium. The treadle lathe is nearing completion and will be
in operation.
Carpenters—
They have returned to Great Hopes and are building a small building for storing tools at the
Carpenter' s Yard.
Coopers—
They
are
repairing
casks
for
the transport
program.
�Foodways —
They are working with Aleworks on a test batch of porter. They are also working on a series of
pre- made punch mixes based on 18th- century recipes and practicing on some sugar work for next year' s
confections
program.
Great Hopes Plantation—
Some of the Farming and Domestic Arts staff will learn and practice broom making this week.
Farming: Half of the fields are plowed, harrowed, and sown with clover. On the remaining half, the
cornstalks have been harrowed and grubbed off, and the remaining hills need to be harrowed flat. After which,
they will begin to plow. They continue to pick cotton as it opens, and work on small woodworking projects.
Domestic Arts: They will be harvesting the rest of the red scarlet radishes and planting another batch. In
addition, they will be thinning out the turnips and planting a few more to ensure a big crop, and tending the
mustard greens and kale planted last week in the slave garden. They will also use up their large lettuce patch by
making a dish called salmagundi made with cold chicken, anchovies, egg yolk, and dressed with a vinaigrette.
Guests had a unique experience last week when Chef Anthony Frank from the Lodge cooked for a short while
with Domestic Arts Intern Nicole Justice in their Kitchen.
Gun
Shop/ Foundry— They continue to work on gun locks for a rifle and a cased pair of pistols. The Founders
just finished a bronze hand bell for the opening of the Market House. They also are polishing a number of
pewter taper sticks for Prentis Store.
Historic
Garden —
The weather is looking beautiful, and the fall plants are flourishing. The cheese cloth covers
have been taken off of the cabbages as they have observed that the cabbage moth has moved on for the season.
Strawberry greens are looking great; and to help the strawberry harvest, they are transplanting more plants in
the bed. Spinach is now starting to bear true leaves; the onions are not yet up. The pole beans are to be pulled
soon, and spring bulbs and flowers are on their way in, as well. The sweet potatoes are still curing. Kale is
getting bigger, almost to the size of harvesting, and they can see the first tops of the turnips.
Joiners— Musket Crate'(
the only thing they will be working on is making 3 Musket Crates).
The pictures below: this is a box built by Mr. Howlett that was based on the English officer' s chest that was
recently acquired by Colonial Williamsburg. The handles and hinges were forged in the Blacksmith shop based
on the surviving hardware on the original. The size of the box was modified to accommodate the reproduction
of General Washington' s folding camp bed that was built in the Joiner' s shop last year by Mr. Salisbury. The
bed and box will make a brief stop at Mount Vernon next month and then on to Philadelphia to become an
integral part of the Museum of the American Revolution' s collection.
I
n
A
�A bed in a box."
Millinery— Sarah Woodyard
is
now
Journeywoman
a
Milliner
and
Mantua-
maker!!!
Congratulations!!!
She finished her last Apprenticeship project Thursday, Oct 14th at 4: 05pm.
Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th, will see the making of a gold silk damask sacque in the late
1760' s style. A professor from the University of New Hampshire is coming down to see the process of 18thmantua-
century
She is writing
making.
book
a
that
is referring
to several
18th-
century gowns in Charleston, SC.
The gown they will be making will be technologically copied from a gown which has no lining, which is also in
the same museum collection. Sarah and Abby are preparing for a paper that they will be presenting at a day
Symposium in Maryland the first of November.
Printers—
They
are
the presswork
continuing
for" The Articles
of
Confederation;"
and when away from the
press, they are assembling stitched books.
Shoemaker—
Whenever possible, they like to demonstrate other parts of the shoemaking trade in
Williamsburg. Over the past several years, Val Povinelli has been focusing his research on the wartime
production of shoes for Virginia' s military forces. Since the early summer, he has been spending time each
week at the Anderson Armory discussing the work of Williamsburg' s Publick Shoemakers. Using a
rudimentary tool kit, he has been repairing shoes for the staff and explaining the difficulties faced by local
shoemakers during the War for Independence. Val can usually be found at the Armory on Thursday mornings
and the occasional Wednesday.
Silversmith—
They are working on various sorts of spoons and salt shovels, Gurney Bowls and a fluted bowl, a
skittle ball" teapot, a pair of patty pans, a small dram cup, Revere Beakers and raised beakers, a thistle cup,
trade silver jewelry, rings and letter charms, a 12- inch Montieth, 2 copper vessels ( one being raised by the
intern,
by an apprentice), and ladles. The intern is scraping an ingot she cast and will be making a
century bodkin.
Please note that at any given time, not all of these items will be being worked on, but all will be available to be
the
other
17th-
seen and discussed with anyone who is interested.
Tailors —
They are working on the mattresses and curtains for Washington' s camp bed and finishing details on
the Marquees.
Weaver—
Also
on
They
the
will
dye list
be
are
dyeing
with
Madder
the
native
only
root ( orange),
dye
stuff,
Indigo ( blue),
black
and
walnut—
they fought the squirrels and won!
Fustic ( Yellow).
Good autumnal colors.
Much of the items to be dyed will be for the Milliners, who will be using the dyed yarn for a workshop in
November. The volunteer from the Wheelwright, Al, is helping them out while his shop is traveling in England
and Poland. He helped them build a new warp for blankets.
Wheelwright—
The shop
will
be
closed
for
maintenance
Oct
12th- 24th.
During this time, Andrew De Lisle and
Paul Zelesnikar are traveling to the UK on for two weeks. They will study original vehicles in Warwick and
Cardiff
and
visit
several
shops.
The main purpose of their trip is to be inducted into The Worshipful Company
of Wheelwrights for the City of London as Yeoman of the Company. There are only 15 positions, and they will
be
the
only American
working
wheelwrights
in
the
company.
Congratulations
to them
both!!
�Wigmaker—
They are constructing a Bob Wig, comprised of human and horse hair, which Debbie saw in
Germany, a wiglet for one of the AI' s, and a hand- knotted base for a new wig for Richard Schuman ( Patrick
Henry). They also continue to do daily maintenance on wigs used by CW staff to support various programming
plays,
Ghost Tours, Rev
City,
and
commercials).
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supervisor Robin Kipps, the
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study
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summer
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based
Sharon, who
the
drugs
the
tin
oxide
House &
Home Magazine
glazed ceramic
Apothecary
supervisor
Robin
Kipps
points out
the
various
antique
storage jars.
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in
specializes
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surgery,
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of
study
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AND
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the
forensics
to
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study
have
and
medical
her
made
apothecary.
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have
it
made
visit
some
enabled
us
in
London," Robin
of
Apothecaries in London
in
course
taught
was
on - site
they
where
history
the
of
US.
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to
opportunity
museums
London
together
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can
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of
for
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formed
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prehistoric
a
highly
black
times,
trade
prized
after the
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taxes,
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by
top)
serves
various
ments. (
A jar of leeches
as
backdrop to
bleeding instru-
As
right)
wines,
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India
and
pestle
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compound
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arm
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leather
in
dispensed
from
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drugs.
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life-
serious
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of
lay
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battle
against the
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bone
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until
weeks
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atrophy
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back
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apothecaries
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bone
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legal
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House
were
gathered
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opiates
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part
from
of
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apothecaries
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apothecary's
an
plant
over
were
materials
the
world,
required
of
by law
could
to
import everything they
compounded
from England. When
medicines.
the
the
equivalent
of
Revolutionary
apothecaries
pharmacies.
French
Fall /
2015
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was
then."
lancets,
blood,
at
were
you
of
Society
had become
faces
as
pharmacopeia. Although
College
the
College in
ruled
prescribe
Apothecaries
16
1704
designed
practice,
medical
with the
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they
have
buckled into
were
said,
business
camphor
however,
broke
one
threatening. Breaking
royal
and
over
to
six
Courtney
Apothecaries.
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t
Courtney
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wear
eight
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splints that
and
as
guffawing
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you
your
mishaps.
18thc they didn'
walk around.
set,"
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confectionery,
and
air -
broken
ever
visitors,
the
summer
question:
a
up, particularly
go
various
or
casts
ankle,
medicines.
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younger
continues. "
dealing
have
leg ?" Hands
their
recall
raises
medicinal purposes.
were granted a
they
of
to the
West Indies for
shop come
a historical
Colonial
and
specialty
only
but
medicine,
to the
contribution
our
experience."
guest
for how far
appreciation
has
medicine
day. " The
shop is
give
history
Williamsburg
apothecary
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of you
many
or
among
was
of
herbs,
1617
washed
of spicer-
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the
of
to the
not
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to the
progressed
days
a
is
Apothecary Shop
to CFW
week
five
open
holders. Robin
ticket
that
visitors
thing
unique
Sharon
an
and
I
about
are
and
able
in depth look into
Sharon, along
have
employees,
the
entitled
in
of
two
with
written
a
other
former
fascinating
book
Physick: The Professional Practice
sterilized,
often
were
today's
inside
Courtney
bed for
for
spices,
sold
charter
to
drugs
their
the
gold ".
dowries,
trade
present
were often
not
not
to Colonial
visitors
gather
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with
Colonial
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them
appropriate
period -
renewed
re -used.
were
from
who ground and
members
they
linen bandages
lace,
and
were
and
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area,"
ll supply
to
regards
since
a
In
mortar
find
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the
we'
painful,
to
well
that
to the emergence
apothecaries,
herbs
by
all pepper
black
in
symptoms,
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intern
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wholesale merchants
led
their
be
working
germ" and
words "
infection. Diseases
and
causes.
you
mind that
in
away
in
a
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unknown
re
bandage."
this
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the
and groceries.
spices
spices
disease
standards
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valuable
money
crude,
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must
on the
medicine
training,
was
and
as "
lectures
and
or
becoming
times
rent.
joined
were
so
of
early 14thc,
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in
were
lieu
in
accepted
Guild
to the
came
to
a
modern
peppercorns
Europe
and was often referred
their
were
sterile'
for setting
good.
midwifery
and
Ages, virtually
throughout
used
in
studied
so
medicine.
expensive.
and
they'
restored
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of
theory
originally
maintaining
keep
name,
the
laughs, "
perspective
certain weights and measures.
this
also
medical
attended
and
Colonial
in 1180,
spices and
of
purity
Hospital
s
at
classified
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was responsible
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London.
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the
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aid
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for
apprenticed
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and
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midwifery.
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botanical
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members
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visit
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will
employee
modern
performed
issues,
a
which
1600s." While in London, they had
several
health
consulted on
medicines,
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at
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fashion
and
from linen
made
trained
university-
apothecary-
dispensed
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since
medicines
display,
on
shops. "
headquarters
their
at
have been
and Sharon
the
all
purchased
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Society
medicine,
Robin
Today,
bandages
offering
was
Weissler.
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S
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conferences
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explains. "
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compound
donors
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attend
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to
by
Apothecary.
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to the
original
AND
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OF
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Dutch
medicine.
and
and
science
of
Williamsburg
colonies,"
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medicine
and
adds. "
here
Medicine
be
in
throughout
that
That's
Williamsburg
our
can
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purchased
from
Foundation.
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the
Colonial
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THE MECHANICK' S ADVISER
for
Apothecary— They
trip "
Potions,
Ails,
the week of October
11 -
17
are finishing up info requested by PPLV for the teacher' s manual for the electronic field
Smallpox Tales".
They are starting work on info for winter training and meeting with
and
staff from Great Hopes about their domestic medicine program. The first meeting for the Task Force on guest
surveys about the trades, chaired by Robin Kipps, met on Oct 8th.
Armoury:
They are making repairs to the ox cart for Coach and Livestock, completing parts for the
Blacksmith—
Cabinetmaker lathe, working on a coin press for the Curator of Numismatics, making andirons for Collections
for Raleigh Tavern, forging smoker' s tongs for Anderson display, forging a froe for a customer, repairing a door
lock spindle for a customer, making firesteels for tinder boxes for Prentis, and starting on other materials for
Prentis. They have completed a fireplace crane for the Museum of the Confederacy log building in
Appomattox.
Tin
Shop— They are fabricating two saucepans for Foodways, fabricating a set of kettles for the Shoe Shop,
making gill cups, completing tinder boxes for Prentis, and making oil cans and mugs for the Carpenters.
Artificer'
s
Shop—
They will begin a number of pieces of officers' camp baggage, as well as handling the usual
repairs and incidental leather items for use in the Historic Area.
They continue to split white oak and will begin to weave up some baskets for Christmas sales
Please have a look at your baskets, and if they need repair, please bring them to the Basketmakers.
Basketmaker—
at
Prentis.
Fraying rims need to be fixed ASAP. Thanks!
Brickmaker—
They are busy constructing their clamp, or kiln, where the bricks made this summer will be fired
Nov 18- 22. Work will include stacking the 27, 000 or so bricks, encasing the green bricks first with previously
fired bricks and then a layer of clay, and of course, stacking firewood.
Cabinetmaker—
for
They continue work on the replication of two case pieces and an easy chair, as well as the
half
The harpsichord makers are preparing materials for two new spinets and
their presentation to the 2016 Working Wood Symposium. The treadle lathe is nearing completion and will be
upholstery
a
set of side
chairs.
in operation.
Carpenters—
They are returning to Great Hopes and will open to the public on October 13th. They will be
building a work shelter, setting up planing benches, building a tool house, and making shingles.
Coopers—
Due to low staffing, they have placed the restoration of casks mentioned previously on hold. They
are continuing work on the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation order. They have a J. I. working with them once a
week, and they have been training A.L' s to work in the Cooperage as interpreters.
Foodways—
They are working with Aleworks on a test batch of porter. They are also working on a series of
pre- made punch mixes based on 18th- century recipes and practicing on some sugar work for next year' s
confections program.
The next Brewing program will be October 14th.
Great Hopes Plantation—
�Farming: Now that the soil is drying out, they will commence plowing the bottom field. They then will
break up the clods with an iron- toothed harrow, going over it 2- 3 times. After sowing the clover, they will
lightly harrow it in with a wood- toothed harrow. They also continue to pick some cotton.
Domestic:
They will plant fall vegetables in the Slave Garden and will cook African- American foodways. As
well, they will prepare a seasonal apple and winter squash pudding, and stews from their harvested produce.
They have a great patch of radishes and turnips. Some of them were taken by ox cart to the photo shoot at the
Market House. Other root vegetables will be used in the CW Taste Studio presentation on Nov. 28th, when Stef
Dunn will be cooking with Chef Anthony Frank. They will be making brooms on Thursday.
Gun Shop/ Foundry—
They have finished the casting of the small bell that they were working on last week. It
has now been passed to the Toolmaker for her to turn into a miniature bell cote like the one on the Market
House. They are continuing to work on 2 flint locks for a pair of pistols and 1 for a rifle. The Foundry is
finishing some Pewter taper sticks that they cast earlier, which will go to Prentis.
Historic
Garden— Fortunately,
the six inches of rain and much wind did not seem to displace or flood out their
plants, but only kept the soil nice and damp for this week which lightens the watering workload. Sweet potatoes
were pulled this week, yielding a bountiful harvest. Garlic, shallots, and onions have been planted in their place.
This completes the fall garden with the exception of the broad beans, which will be planted in November. They
and their plants are now enjoying the cooler weather and the moist soil left from the rain. Re- covering of the
melon hoops is to happen soon, and sweet potatoes will be done curing in about two weeks, ready for tasting!
They will be working on fitting the remaining collars on the ridge pole for General Washington's
dining tent, building a small musket crate for the Market House, building a box for one of the reproductions of
Joiners—
General Washington' s folding field bed that the shop built last year, and the sign board for the Pitt store will be
completed.
Millinery—
They are still working on a gown, a cap, and a silk Sultanna robe to be used in an upcoming lecture.
Miss Lily Riggenbach will be joining them for the next couple of weeks as a volunteer.
Printers—
They
are
continuing
the presswork
for" The Articles
of
Confederation;"
and when away from the
press, they are assembling stitched books.
Shoemaker—
Research and study is an ongoing process at the shoemakers. A major achievement in August was
the detailed assessment of the Assadorian Shoe Collection. Acquired by the Foundation in the mid- 1990s, the
collection is made up of pieces recovered from various sites around New York City. Over four weeks, 940
shoes, boots, and fragments dating from c1670- 1820 were catalogued and drawn by Master Al Saguto.
Also in August, Journeyman Val Povinelli visited the Maine State Museum to examine shoes recovered from
the wreck of the Defense, an American privateer that was scuttled during the Penobscot Expedition of 1779.
When time permits, he will return to draw and pattern the shoes, expanding our range of documented styles.
This month, Journeyman Brett Walker will be going up to Fort Ligonier in PA to assess the condition of that
site' s extensive
Silversmith—
collection
of French
and Indian War- era shoes.
They are working on various sorts of spoons and salt shovels, Gurney Bowls and a fluted bowl, a
skittle ball" teapot, a pair of patty pans, a small dram cup, Revere Beakers and raised beakers, a thistle cup,
trade
silver
jewelry, rings
and
letter
charms,
a
12- inch Montieth,
2
copper
vessels ( one
being
raised
by
the
�intern,
17'-
by
the other
an apprentice),
and
ladles.
The intern is scraping an ingot she cast and will be making a
century bodkin.
Please note that at any given time, not all of these items will be being worked on, but all will be available to be
seen and discussed with anyone who is interested.
Tailors— They
are working on the mattresses and curtains for Washington' s camp bed and finishing details on
the Marquees.
Weaver—
They
are
working
on
the
last
of
the
double
cloth—
see picture below.
This is a first to double the
width of a piece of cloth. They are finishing Diaper (diamond shaped) fabric and preparing the specs for Linsey
Wolsey. They are prepping for Dye day around Halloween.
They are also preparing for the
anniversary
25th-
celebration in November for the Leicester Longwool. Stay tuned.
F
l
Wheelwright—
The shop
will
be
closed
for
maintenance
Oct
12th- 24th.
During this time, Andrew De Lisle and
Paul Zelesnikar are traveling to the UK on for two weeks. They will study original vehicles in Warwick and
Cardiff
and
visit
several
shops.
The main purpose of their trip is to be inducted into The Worshipful Company
of Wheelwrights for the City of London as Yeoman of the Company. There are only 15 positions, and they will
be the only American working wheelwrights in the company. Congratulations to them both!!
Wigmaker—
They are constructing a Bob Wig, comprised of human and horse hair, which Debbie saw in
Germany, a wiglet for one of the AI' s, and a hand- knotted base for a new wig for Richard Schuman( Patrick
Henry). They also continue to do daily maintenance on wigs used by CW staff to support various programming
plays,
Ghost Tours, Rev
City,
and
commercials).
�
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THE MECHANICK'
S ADVISER
for the week of October
4 - 10
Apothecary — They edited and updated the teacher' s guide for their electronic field trip, "
Tales ".
The curators hung their large reproduction anatomical prints in the office.
Potions, Ails, and Smallpox
They continue to work on dentistry,
and there is a significant amount of primary sources that have been added. They are working on information on domestic
medicine
for Great Hopes.
Armoury:
Blacksmith — They
are making repairs to the ox cart for Coach and Livestock, completing parts for the Cabinetmaker
lathe, forging a fireplace crane for the Museum of the Confederacy log building in Appomattox, working on a coin press
for the Curator of Numismatics, making andirons for Collections for Raleigh Tavern, forging smoker' s tongs for
Anderson display, forging a froe for a customer, and repairing a door lock spindle for a customer.
Tin Shop — They are fabricating two saucepans for Foodways, fabricating a set of kettles for the Shoe Shop, and
making gill cups.
Artificer' s Shop —They will be finishing leather stays for the Armory apprentices and completing a run of cartridge
pouches for Military Programs. Depending on light and progress, they may commence work on a pair of officer' s field
cases. They will continue with the usual odd jobs and repairs.
Basketmaker —They
will be splitting white oak and/ or working on a long overdue wheelbarrow basket. They have
moved back into the Wythe Laundry.
Bindery — They are working on two quarto bindings in calf skin, a full binding, and a half binding, all for Prentis Store.
They are also starting a fifth music book in folio to be sold, and continuing the rebinding of A Complete Housewife for
Great Hopes.
Brickmaker — They
are busy constructing their clamp, or kiln, where the bricks made this summer will be fired Nov 18-
22. Work will include stacking the 27, 000 or so bricks, encasing the green bricks first with previously fired bricks and
then a layer of clay, and of course, stacking firewood.
Cabinetmaker —
They continue work on the replication of two case pieces and an easy chair, as well as the upholstery for
a half set of side chairs. The harpsichord makers are preparing materials for two new spinets and their presentation to the
2016 Working Wood Symposium. The treadle lathe will hopefully be completed this week.
Carpenters —
They have finished building hinged and lockable crates for the Market House. They are now working
down the final punch list for the buildings there and preparing to return the Carpentry program to Great Hopes, opening to
the public on October
Coopers —
inroads
1 3th.
They have started making a larger -size cask for the Jamestown -Yorktown Foundation. They are making some
of casks ( mentioned last week). They are also making a few buckets.
into the restoration
Foodways —
They are working with Aleworks on a test batch of porter. They are also working on a series of pre -made
punch mixes based on 1 8th- century recipes and practicing on some sugar work for next year' s confections program.
Secrets of the Chocolate Maker" will be held on Tuesday, Oct 6th
Great Hopes Plantation —
Farming: They have struck the curing tobacco and stripped all the leaves off the stalks. It is now bulked into a pile to
sweat. This process often improves the color of the leaf and will result in better tobacco. They are grubbing out the corn
stalks in the bottom field in preparation for plowing, and they continue to plow according to soil conditions.
�Domestic: The greens are doing well in the garden; and sometime this month, they will make a delivery of them to the
Williamsburg Lodge restaurant. As the garden slows down, other domestic work will include drop spinning, making
yeast, etc... They let a hen brood, and they now have some freshly- hatched chicks. The mother hen and the chicks are a
big treat for the guests.
They now have a Facebook page: "
Colonial Williamsburg' s Great Hopes Plantation ".
Check them out!
Checking the tobacco to see if it is ` in case'."
Gun Shop /Foundry —
They are busy altering a bell pattern and casting a bell for a neat gift for an important donor of the
Market House Project. They also continue to make flintlocks, spoons, candle sticks, and other items.
Historic
Garden —
The broccoli is transplanted, and the spinach and corn salad has just sprouted. They are digging sweet
potatoes this week, and the late asters and goldenrods are colliding in a cacophony of color in the flower border.
Joiners —
They will finish the last of the crates for the Market House. They are also fitting collars on the Washington
Dining tent poles, building a box for the reproduction of Washington' s folding camp bed, and working up a sign board for
the William
Pitt Store.
18th-
Millinery —They continue to work on a petticoat and jacket, a silk Sultanna robe, and a reproduction of a late
century
cap, worn by a Quaker lady, which is in our CW collection.
Printers —
The pressmen are working off copies of "The Articles of Confederation," and they are in the bindery gathering
and stitching " A Pretty Story."
�Shoemaker —
They wanted to share some pictures of one of their recently - completed projects:
a pair of French - style
riding boots to be used by Mark Schneider as Lafayette. This was the shop' s first attempt at a boot like this, and they
presented Journeyman Brett Walker with a number of design and fitting challenges Unlike English style boots, these have
no " rearward inclination."
The usual challenges of the foot dropping past the long heel and short heel measure points
were exacerbated by the ramrod- straight vertical leg of the boot. However, after some careful stretching an ideal fit was
achieved.
Please see the picture below:
Silversmith —
They are working on various sorts of spoons and salt shovels, Gurney Bowls and a fluted bowl, a " skittle
ball" teapot, a pair of patty pans, a small dram cup, Revere Beakers and raised beakers, a thistle cup, trade silver jewelry,
rings and letter charms, a 1 2- inch Montieth, 2 copper vessels ( one being raised by the intern, the other by an apprentice),
and ladles.
Please note that at any given time, not all of these items will be being worked on, but all will be available to be seen and
discussed with anyone who is interested.
Tailors —
They are working on the mattresses and curtains for Washington' s camp bed and finishing details on the
Marquees.
Weaver — They
double cloth:
just completed a blue and white overshot throw for Prentis. In addition, they have completed a test of
woven at 30 inches but unfolds to 60 inches.
This is in practice for Mt. Vernon and for us here to create an
80+ wide, no seam blanket for sewing medallions in the corners.
Wheelwright —
They are also producing towels for Prentis.
They are currently repairing the ox cart, fmishing a hand cart for the Market House, repairing an ox
wagon, and starting a new ox cart.
Wigmaker — They
are constructing a Bob Wig, comprised of human and horse hair, which Debbie saw in Germany, a
wiglet for one of the AI' s, and a hand -knotted base for a new wig for Richard Schuman ( Patrick Henry). They also
continue to do daily maintenance on wigs used by CW staff to support various programming ( plays, Ghost Tours, Rev
City, and commercials).
�
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The Mechanick’s Adviser is a weekly newsletter produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Department of Historic Trades and Skills beginning in September 2015 and continuing to the present. The word “mechanick” is an alternative spelling of “mechanic” and is used here in the more archaic sense meaning a skilled tradesperson or artisan. Some weeks the newsletter was not produced and there is a significant months-long gap in the 2020 newsletters reflecting the pandemic-related limitations and closures of the department. The newsletter relates employee news and the current work projects and research of the various trades’ shops belonging to the department as well as other groups described as “skills” including military, music, and dance programs.
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THE MECHANICK' S ADVISER
for the week of Sept 27- Oct 3
Apothecary— They are compiling and analyzing primary source material on cleaning teeth and working on organizing info that they have on domestic medicine for the
new Domestic Arts program.
Armoury
Blacksmith—
They are completing
the final hardware
for the Market House, working
on hinges and fireplace
furnishings
for The Museum
of the Confederacy
log
house in Appomattox, Virginia, forging a chisel set for theWheelwright Shop, completing the hardware for the Cabinet Shop lathe project, banding a hub for the
Wheelwrights, fabricating hardware for theWindmill tail pole assembly, forging a blade for a straight razor, and forging a froe for private commission.
Tin Shop— They are fabricating two saucepans for Foodways, fabricating a set of kettles for the Shoe Shop, and making gill cups.
Artificer' s Shop— They will begin construction
of leather stays for use by the female Armory
staff members,
engage in alterations
to leather breeches,
and numerous
oddjobs.
Basketmaker— They will be continuing to split white oak logs into material for baskets, and perhaps weave up some baskets for the Prentis Store in between, if time
allows.
Bindery— They are working
on two quarto bindings
in calf skin, a full binding,
and a half binding, all for Prentis
Store.
They are also starting a fifth music book in
folio to be sold, and continuing the rebinding of A Complete Housewife for Great Hopes.
Brickmaker— They are continuing brickmaking with clay in the pit for treading, prepping the kiln for construction to begin in October and the firing scheduled Nov
18- 22, and working
on a lime kiln at Great Hopes located next to the Windmill.
Cabinetmaker— They continue work on the replication of two case pieces and an easy chair, as well as the upholstery for a half set of side chairs. Work on the treadle
lathe is also underway. The harpsichord makers are preparing materials for two new spinets and their presentation to the 2016 Working Wood Symposium.
Carpenters—
for business
by October
The Market House is done!
They have moved workbenches,
pulled down the tent, cleaned up, and packed up the tools. The Market House will open up
next week, while they finish up some crates and boxes to complete
the furnishings.
They started this project in early April 2014 and planned to have it done
Is', 2015. They made it!
Coopers— They have finished all the work contracted for the Market House and are commencing the restoration of casks for an upcoming program involving the
delivery and collection
of goods in Williamsburg.
Below is a picture of all of the items made for the Market House:
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Foodways— The first brewing of the Fall season will take place on Sunday the 27th from 10: 00 until 3: 45 in the Palace Scullery.
Great Hopes Plantation—
Historic Farming— Plowing has commenced, with most of the top field finished. Manure has been spread in the low spots. The host of a BBC television show will
finish plowing
it up on Friday. They will plant clover in these areas to replenish
been cut off the plants and bound into bundles
the soil during the late Fall and early Spring. All the tops and blades of the corn have
for fodder. Only the ears need to dry before picking. The first cotton has been picked.
Domestic Arts— Beautiful radishes are being harvested in the gardens and cooked in stews and other dishes. Planning has begun for soap making and laundry this
Fall. Linen napkins
Milling— The
and other items continue to be hemmed.
windmill
now
has SAILS! It is starting
to
look like
a mill
again:
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ry.
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Gun Shop/ Foundry— They are still making a rifle flintlock, which takes about 50 hours, and 2 flintlocks
for a cased pair of pistols. The founders
have about finished a
hand bell for the opening of the Market House and pewter spoons and candle sticks for Prentis store.
Historic
Garden— The broccoli
goldenrods
are colliding
is transplanted,
in a cacophony
and the spinach and corn salad has just sprouted.
They are digging sweet potatoes this week, and the late asters and
of color in the flower border.
Joiners— They have completed the majority of the furnishings for the Market House. Over the last month, they have completed 6 Baker' s Stalls, 2 Butcher' s Stalls, a
Poulter' s Stall, 12 tables, and 3 benches. This week, they will be working on the 2 sign boards and 10 small crates for the Market House. They will also be fitting the
freshly- forged collars and hooks on to the poles for the Washington
Dining tent.
Milliner— They continue to work on a petticoat and jacket, a silk Sultanna robe, and a reproduction of a late I P-century cap, worn by a Quaker lady, which is in our
CW collection.
Printers— The
presswork
is
complete
for" A
Pretty Story."
The folding continues, soon followed by gathering the signatures, then finally stitching this political
pamphlet/ children' s story. Copies of" A Pretty Story" are for sale to our guests in the Post Office. They are now printing the third form for" The Articles of
Confederation." Once this is completed, they will have one remaining form to bring to the press.
Shoemaker—
They recently
finished a pair of double- soled strong shoes for one of the apprentices
of shoe- boots( aka half- boots) for the other farmers, but their mainstay
remains
men' s common
at Great Hopes.
Over the fall, they will also be working
on few pairs
shoes and dance pumps for staff within trades and other departments.
In April, they brought on a new apprentice. He is progressing well and focusing on developing and refining technique. In the coming weeks, he will be making a few
pairs of slippers for some of the Blacksmiths. Over the summer, they had an intern with them from Bates College in Maine. During her three months in the shop, she
learned to lay up thread and to close basic uppers. Her final project was to produce a pair of slippers for herself.
Silversmith—
They are working
on various
sorts of spoons and salt shovels,
Gurney Bowls and a fluted bowl, a" skittle ball" teapot, a pair of patty pans, a small dram
cup, Revere Beakers and raised beakers, a thistle cup, trade silver jewelry, rings and letter charms, a 12- inch Montieth, 2 copper vessels( one being raised by the intern,
the other by an apprentice),
and ladles.
Please note that at any given time, not all of these items will be being worked on, but all will be available to be seen and discussed with anyone who is interested.
Tailors— They are finishing
a worsted
coat, a pair of knit cotton breeches,
and beginning
mattresses
and curtains
for Washington'
s camp bed.
Wheelwright— A hand cart body is finished and being painted, the wheels and running gear are still in progress. Work on the repair of the ox cart will commence this
week. A new tongue for the bike carriage will be sawn out as well.
Wigmaker—
They are constructing
a Bob Wig, comprised
base for a new wig for Richard Schuman(
plays,
Ghost Tours, Rev
City,
and
Patrick Henry).
commercials).
of human and horsehair,
which Debbie saw in Germany,
They also continue to do daily maintenance
a wiglet for one of the AI' s, and a hand- knotted
on wigs used by CW staff to support various programming
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Mechanick's Adviser
Description
An account of the resource
The Mechanick’s Adviser is a weekly newsletter produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Department of Historic Trades and Skills beginning in September 2015 and continuing to the present. The word “mechanick” is an alternative spelling of “mechanic” and is used here in the more archaic sense meaning a skilled tradesperson or artisan. Some weeks the newsletter was not produced and there is a significant months-long gap in the 2020 newsletters reflecting the pandemic-related limitations and closures of the department. The newsletter relates employee news and the current work projects and research of the various trades’ shops belonging to the department as well as other groups described as “skills” including military, music, and dance programs.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2015-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Mechanick's Adviser for the week of September 27 - October 3
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Department of Historic Trades and Skills
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2015-10