Sashes

[blue_zouave]

Originally Posted by M E Wolf

Oh, Zou/Blue_Zouave -- At least Scarlett didn't wrap a window curtain sash of green around Ashley's waistline. [Chuckles]. Now, when Ashley went to enlist- he was mounted, so most likely he was in the Cavalry. I wager his family stable was thrown into the cause as well.

Sincerely (with a smile)
M. E. Wolf

Oh yes, the Wilkes' and Tarletons' stables went right away. I recall the scene in the book where Scarlett sees John Wilkes mounted on Mrs. Tarleton's pet thoroughbred, going off to war when all seemed lost.

I have to confess a great fondness for the book, and I watch the movie at least once a year.

Zou

[M E Wolf]

Dear 5fish,

As I had posted, I wrote an E-mail to The American Civil War Center in Richmond, Virginia to make an inquiry about what color sash General Robert E. Lee was wearing at Appomattox's surrendering and signing of documents. So, hopefully this group/association/center will be able to give me answers. I had also asked for any reference to documents as to put more weight behind the answer. I haven't heard anything yet but--I suspect they will need to research themselves.

Now--that said, in looking at two color paintings of General Lee's surrender at Appomattox--Lee is wearing a grey sash in one--the other cream/buff. However, just like books, music and painting--any sort of art--it is subjected to a creative license and may not be 'correct.'

I will share what I find out as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
M. E. Wolf

PS - 1862, Washington & Georgetown Railroad (Horse car) ran from Pennsylvania Avenue to 14th Street (Washington, DC); The Metropolitan Railroad began in 1864, their lines ran from East Capitol St. to F. Street. (In Washington, DC aka Washington City).

[M E Wolf]

Dear Zou/Blue_Zouave,

You should buy the movie Gone with the Wind on DVD. I wore out the VHS tape watching it. [Chuckles]

Realize that in Scartlett's hat is a chicken leg, when using the drapes as material to go see Rhett in jail.

M. E. Wolf

[blue_zouave]

Originally Posted by M E Wolf

Dear Zou/Blue_Zouave,

You should buy the movie Gone with the Wind on DVD. I wore out the VHS tape watching it. [Chuckles]

Realize that in Scartlett's hat is a chicken leg, when using the drapes as material to go see Rhett in jail.

M. E. Wolf

I do own the DVD.... the deluxe version, of course, with the great "Making of" feature that Turner did several years ago.

Scarlett looked fetching in that little hat trimmed in coque... little did anyone know that the rooster had owned them only the day before! I remember the line in the book, about Scarlett going forth to conquer Atlanta in her mother's curtains and the tail feathers of a rooster.

Zou

[M E Wolf]

Dear List Members;

I have been responded to: Here is what the Director Hancock wrote:

Your email query has been forwarded to me for reply.


General Lee is described as taking special care in his dress before his meeting with U.S. Grant. We assume he was wearing his sash as he would for any formal occasions. The sash is made of gold colored silk and is currently in the collection of Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University.


According to the Confederate uniform regulations, the sash colors were to be buff silk for general officers; red silk for general staff, engineers, artillery and infantry officers; yellow silk for cavalry officers; green silk for medical officers; red worsted wool sashes for sergeants in any branch.

Uniform regulations also stated that on the outside seam of the trouser, general officers were to wear two stripes of gold lace; officers in the AG Dept., QM Dept., Commissary Dept., and engineers to wear one stripe of gold lace; medical officers to wear a black velvet stripe with gold cord either side of the stripe; regimental officers were to wear a cloth stripe of the branch color; non-comm staff officers and all sergeants to wear a stripe of cotton webbing or braid in the branch color.

Officer’s sleeve braid consisted of one braid for lieutenants, two braids for captains, three for field officers, and four for general officers.

Hope this information proves helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Robert F. Hancock

Director of Collections & Senior Curator

The Museum of the Confederacy

1201 East Clay Street

Richmond, VA 23219



I think this is absolutely wonderful to get the real information.
So, apparently what the General Fitzhugh Lee's sash and gauntlets on sale at a site is going to be similar to what Lee wore.

Enjoy folks!

M. E. Wolf