Wife will need era duds (mainly for the Muster).

[Mustang Gregg]

Troopers:

We are still planning on attending the Muster, if possible.  Calamity JoAnne didn't really want to just wear her usual late-1800's clothiing since this will be a military style match.  What would look appropriate for her, since there were no females registered in the US Armed forces back then?

We were pondering a a rendition of a nurse's outfit.  But an armed nurse might seem kind of wrong.

Any idees?

MG

[Captain Barrett]

Gregg,

Joan Dru in "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" may be a source to emulate...

[Mustang Gregg]

Capt Barrett:

Damed good idea, there. 

MG

[Pitspitr]

From the Battle Rifle thread:

-Dress must Attempt to be military, matching the weapon used.  Don't show up dressed for the Rough Riders carrying a Mauser.  Full or partial uniforms are fine, Scouts, field expediencey, irregulars and "Hollywood" are recognized. (caveat:  you want to be an irregular, you better have some provenance that shows you to be a fair representation.)  Ladies may adhere to the above, or perhaps better to dress appropriate to the period, with some military "accessories".  Perhaps a Kepi, corded Slouch, or officers sash.  For ladies wishing to really go all out, I would suggest watching John Fords "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon".

[Bull Schmitt]

It has been documented that during the Civil War several women served as soldiers until they were discovered. It would seen that a CW uniform would be appropriate. Maybe the same situation occurred in the Indian Wars period.

I believed Calamity Jane served as bullwacker/teamster for the Army. Not exactly military but in a similar category as GAF Scouts.

Col Bull