Civil War Costumes Civil War Dress-up Day Friday, April 18th
Types of Costumes Southern Belle N/S Officer Wounded Soldier Abe Lincoln Jefferson Davis Nurses Plantation Owners Women as soldiers Matthew Brady
How to make your own: Hit second hand stores Ask neighbors, relatives and/or former MMS students Craft, fabric and party stores have lots of inexpensive goodies
You can also rent: “Costume Rental” in the yellow pages: Costume Castle, Route 8 Spotlight Costumes, , East Carson Street Abmayr Costume Service, Liberty Avenue Costume World, , Smallman St. Vintage Costumes LLC, , Scottdale Carol Peluso Costumes, , Etna Check out the current yellow pages!!!! Remember, this can get a little expensive.
What to expect on April 18: You need to wear your costume all day. Gym teachers are very understanding. Bring a camera! Your costume points are based on participation and effort. You will attend all of your regular classes. Afternoon Grande March Parade around the school (weather permitting)
For your viewing pleasure…..
Confederate Uniforms
President Lincoln
President Davis
Infantry Soldiers
U.S. Uniforms
U.S Officer Uniforms
Confederate Officer Uniforms
Wounded
Women as Soldiers
Belles supplying the armies
Civil War Nurses Civil War Nurse Barbie!
Honest Abe!
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