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    Vote For the May Cover of the AC

    Greetings Everyone:

    It is time to vote for the May Cover of the Authentic Campaigner. Please vote for the image that you feel is the most authentic. If your image is one of the final three, we require that you provide some background information about the inspiration or impression for the image in this thread.

    We encourage conversation about the impressions portrayed as well as any documentation that might be available that would add to the discussion. The intent of the selection process is to determine why you think one image is superior to another.

    Image #1 - Click here to view.
    Image #2 - Click here to view.
    Image #3 - Click here to view.

    Thanks to everyone who submitted. Good luck to the finalists.

    This poll will close in four days.
    324
    Image #1
    29.94%
    97
    Image #2
    56.79%
    184
    Image #3
    13.27%
    43

    The poll is expired.

    ERIC TIPTON
    Former AC Owner
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  • #2
    Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

    Well, I must say that I am going to miss the smiling beauty of April. Every time I signed in and saw her cheerful grin, I admired the fine image. Two and three spoke most to me, lots of attitude in three, but two gets my vote as the image reminds me most of Mr.and Mrs. Chestnut.:D
    Mfr,
    Judith Peebles.
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    • #3
      Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

      Image No. 1, was inspired by an original image of Co. D, 93d New York Infantry:



      The Image I submitted was taken by Tim Parsons at the Fort Duffield event in 2006.
      Brian Hicks
      Widows' Sons Mess
      Known lately to associate with the WIG and the Armory Guards

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      • #4
        Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

        A friend of mine submitted a group photo that included me (No. 3), which was hugely flattering to me since he obviously didn't think I brought down the quality of the picture that much :p. However - and I hope he dosen't kill me or never talk to me again! - I gotta admit I had to vote for No. 2 - gotta be one of the BEST modern images I've ever seen; Ian's fiancee's hairstyle is amazing for the period they are portraying (about which I otherwise admit I know little), and the whole thing to my eyes looks about flawless.

        It has the added bonus that my substantial frame ain't in it...:wink_smil

        Good job!
        Tom Scoufalos
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        "If you don't play with your toys, someone else will after you die." - Michael Schaffner, Chris Daley, and probably other people too...

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        • #5
          Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

          The circa 1849 photo of Chandra and I was taken on the occasion of our first year together as a couple at the Columbia Diggins' event, where we first met. William Dunniway was the photographer.

          Our inspiration for the image was taken from numerous images of late 1840s couples. We wanted a pose that was a little more "intimate" than usual. All of the clothing that we are wearing is documented specifically to the year 1849 (too bad the diamond pattern of the white cotton Marseilles vest didn't show up). Here are some examples of Daguerreotypes taken during the same period from various ebay auctions:



          Last edited by Ian McWherter; 04-25-2008, 10:21 PM.
          Ian McWherter

          "With documentation you are wearing History, without it, it's just another costume."-David W. Rickman

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          • #6
            Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

            Originally posted by RN_PAC View Post
            Ian's fiancee's hairstyle is amazing for the period they are portraying

            Thank you.:)

            Her hairstyle is pretty typical for that time period, some poof out even farther to the sides. It took most of the morning getting her hair just right. My hair proved problematic, I just couldn't get it to "flip" out at the sides quite the way you see in the images, so I put on my top hat (after considerable amounts of pomade had been applied) and walked around town for a couple hours. When I removed my hat bingo, just the look I wanted flips, curls and all!
            Ian McWherter

            "With documentation you are wearing History, without it, it's just another costume."-David W. Rickman

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            • #7
              Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

              Tom.....youre banished from the Brizzay brotherhood for treason. However I hoped #2 would be one of the finalists also.

              This image was taken at the 1859 Militia Drill Weekend at Ft. Washington, Maryland on April 12, 2008 by Todd Harrington.
              Gregory Randazzo

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              • #8
                Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                Originally posted by BishopLynch View Post
                Tom.....youre banished from the Brizzay brotherhood for treason
                Aw, crap... :cry_smile

                Looks like fortune is frowning on me..."much like John Brown..."

                Shoulda taken a lesson on the consequences of treasonous acts..."such as John Brown's..."

                ;)
                Tom Scoufalos
                [IMG]http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=268&pictureid=2165[/IMG]

                "If you don't play with your toys, someone else will after you die." - Michael Schaffner, Chris Daley, and probably other people too...

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                • #9
                  Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                  Ian
                  Spot on. Amazing. Gets my Vote without a doubt.
                  Drew Gruber
                  Drew

                  "God knows, as many posts as go up on this site everyday, there's plenty of folks who know how to type. Put those keyboards to work on a real issue that's tied to the history that we love and obsess over so much." F.B.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                    #2 is just spectacular. It got my vote. I know, you want to know why. Well, for the same reason I like early banjo music. I just do.
                    [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Carl Anderton[/FONT]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                      Ian, your modern image next to the originals shows how hard you two worked to get it right. Strong work.


                      Respectfully....
                      Sean Collicott
                      Your humble servant....
                      Sean Collicott
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                      • #12
                        Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                        Absolutely #2. Greatest civilian image I've ever seen.
                        Number one would have gotten my vote, but that little guy in the middle ruined it, and I'm sick of hardee hats.
                        Patrick Rooney

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                        • #13
                          Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                          Originally posted by BishopLynch View Post
                          This image was taken at the 1859 Militia Drill Weekend at Ft. Washington, Maryland on April 12, 2008 by Todd Harrington.
                          Well, it's certainly exciting to be a finalist for a competition! Don't think I've been in this position since I ran for class president in junior high, and I happened to lose by 1 vote. Guess who I didn't vote for??

                          Likewise, I'm not doing the same here either. I thought No. 2 was the best, namely because of the existing similarities with portraits of couples, as Mr. McWherter exemplified. I also own a similar ambrotype (see attachment).

                          Our own image was not based on a particular photograph. We decided to leave out our weapons and accouterments for the more '59 civy-look (aside from Randy's Virginia Inf'yman frock). The variations in our own individual dress is more or less reflective of the types of clothing worn during the Antebellum period. Though I've only read about civilian-militia clothing (never seen a photo), there are an ample number of paintings and photographs depicting civilians of the day.

                          And for the record, I have to give kudos to the 'plate submitted by Doug Cooper. It reminded me a lot of the attached image (though, I can't recall if he had a Remington revolver like this gent!).

                          Thanks for your votes!
                          Last edited by Shockoe Hill Cats; 01-04-2010, 10:15 AM.
                          Jason C. Spellman
                          Skillygalee Mess

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                          • #14
                            Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                            I have to remark that this is one of the best and most specific discussions that we have had regarding submitted images. It is great to see the originals that inspired the reproductions and it is great to see a discussion of original hairstyles, specific time-frame references, etc. Thanks to all who are providing the background info. This is what we intended for this monthly cover discussion. (Are you watching Garrison?)
                            ERIC TIPTON
                            Former AC Owner

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                            • #15
                              Re: Vote For the May Cover of the AC

                              Originally posted by JacobReichwein View Post
                              Absolutely #2. Greatest civilian image I've ever seen.
                              Number one would have gotten my vote, but that little guy in the middle ruined it, and I'm sick of hardee hats.
                              Than stay out of the Trans-Miss. We got plenty Hardees!!!
                              [SIZE="4"][FONT="Impact"]Jason Thibodeaux[/FONT][/SIZE]
                              Independent Rifles
                              Swamp Angels
                              Pelican Civil War Lodge #1861

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