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2019 Annual Guild Meeting!

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The Honourable Cordwainers' Company
is pleased to announce the
35th Annual General Meeting
in cooperation with
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA
October 25-27, 2019

We are looking forward to a great program at this year’s Thirty-fifth Annual General Meeting of the Honourable Cordwainers' Company, in cooperation with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

The world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg encompasses 301 acres and includes 88 original 18th century buildings. The museum recreates historic Williamsburg, which was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779-80, and presents a wide variety of practicing tradespeople, town residents, and early leaders of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, shoemaking was one of the most widely practiced trades in Williamsburg, and the re-created shoe shop represents the business of George Wilson, an English-born shoemaker whose brother operated a shoe factory in Norfolk, Virginia. The Foundation also includes two world-class decorative arts museums, and an extensive costume and footwear collection, as well as one of the largest collections of archaeological shoes in the world. https://history.org
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Williamsburg is located in the “Historic Triangle”, centrally between Jamestown Island (17th century site of the first permanent English settlement in America), and Yorktown (18th century site of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis brining about the close American War for Independence). Jamestown possesses an outstanding collection of 17th century archaeological shoes. Located on Virginia’s middle peninsula, the Williamsburg area features ample opportunities for study, museum visits, recreation, dining and antiquing.

Our meeting will include a guided tour of the shoes in Colonial Williamsburg’s, and Jamestown Rediscovery’s collections (off limits to the public) where hundreds of items are stored. We will have a behind the scenes tours focusing on shoes with curatorial specialists from each museum.

Call For Papers—Those who wish to present an illustrated talk (Power Point), workshop, or hands-on demonstration are asked to contact Al Saguto dasaguto@widomaker.com This year’s theme will be ‘Shoes of Necessity’—exploring how the ubiquitous shoe adapts in form, materials, and construction based on needs over time.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL
Numerous nearby airports include: Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newport News International Airport
Group Hotel information will be coming soon, watch http://thehcc.org for more details.
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The Honourable Cordwainers’ Company
is pleased to announce the
35th Annual General Meeting
in cooperation with
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
October 25-27, 2019

We are looking forward to a great program at this year’s Thirty-fifth Annual General Meeting of the Honourable Cordwainers' Company, in cooperation with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

The world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg encompasses 301 acres and includes 88 original 18th century buildings. The museum recreates historic Williamsburg, which was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779-80, and presents a wide variety of practicing tradespeople, town residents, and early leaders of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, shoemaking was one of the most widely practiced trades in Virginia, and the re-created shoe shop represents the business of George Wilson, an English-born shoemaker whose brother operated a shoe factory in Norfolk, Virginia. The Foundation also includes two world-class decorative arts museums, and an extensive costume and footwear collection, as well as one of the largest collections of archaeological shoes in the world. https://history.org

Williamsburg is located in the “Historic Triangle” between Jamestown Island (17th century site of the first permanent English settlement in America), and Yorktown (18th century site of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis bringing about the close American War for Independence). Jamestown holds the largest collection of early 17th century archaeological shoes in North America. Located on Virginia’s middle peninsula, the Williamsburg area features ample opportunities for study, museum visits, recreation, dining and antiquing.

Our meeting will include guided tours viewing the shoes in the Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Rediscovery collections (off limits to the public) where thousands of items are stored. We will have behind the scenes tours focusing on shoes with curatorial specialists from each museum.

CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
We are pleased to announce the Call-for-Papers for the Thirty-fifth Annual General Meeting of the Honourable Cordwainers' Company. The conference provides opportunities to learn, and exchange knowledge on the history and practice of traditional shoemaking and allied trades. Presentation topics are divided between: 1) historical and academic presentations regarding the trade, its past and future, and: 2) practicum demonstrations of techniques and procedures, Orthopedia, etc.

This year’s theme will be ‘Shoes of Necessity’—exploring how the ubiquitous shoe adapts in form, materials, and construction based on needs over time. Those who wish to present an illustrated talk (Power Point), workshop, or hands-on demonstration are asked to contact Al Saguto dasaguto@widomaker.com

SCHEDULED SPEAKERS TO DATE
In addition to our presentations, we will also enjoy curator-guided tours of the Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Rediscovery shoe collections for an up-close view of these rarely seen amazing shoes.

Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Department of History, University of New Hampshire
“‘Shoes for the Southern Trade’: Northern Complicity & the Shoe Trade in the Early Republic”
Excellent studies have uncovered provocative material on New England’s shoe making ‘for the Southern and West Indies trade,’ but still situate this early shoe manufacture in the 19th century. Yet, new research into a number of sources suggests an earlier date – by 1792 – for New England’s entry into what would become a lucrative field. This presentation explores the connections between the emergence of this ‘business model’ and the Hamiltonians/Federalists in northern New England at the beginning of the early republic.

Aislinn Lewis, Journeyman Blacksmith, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
“Women Receive Support From Us: The Manufacture And Use of Pattens In The 18th Century”
Patten manufacture is a largely overlooked aspect of the fashion trades. We will explore the research of construction techniques, the wearing of pattens, and the evolution of the form as seen in the mid to late 18th century.

Edward Maeder, Costume & Textile Consultant, former Curator of Costumes and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, founding director of the Bata Shoe Museum
“ERSATZ: German-English-French- Substitute Materials Used for Shoes”
The chance discovery of a man’s two-piece suit made of twisted/woven paper in the collection of the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and the accompanying boots made of the same material, opened a world of woven paper clothing. This was an important part of domestic production during the First World War, particularly in Germany where between 1914-1919, more than 200,000 people were employed in this industry. This presentation will concentrate on the footwear that, by necessity, was made of paper during and after both World Wars, primarily in Europe: Germany, Austria and Finland.

Rob Welch, Apprentice Shoemaker, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
“The service they could render would be momentary: French Contract Shoes of the American Revolution”
While the weapons and uniforms supplied by France to the fledgling United States during the American War for Independence have been well studied, little attention has been given to the shoes that were included in these contracts. Drawing on Primary sources and a unique collection of surviving originals, apprentice shoemaker Rob Welch will explore this aspect of the struggle to provide the Continental Army with footwear and the shoes that of necessity were taken into service.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL
Numerous nearby airports include: Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newport News International Airport (PHF)
Group Hotel information will be coming soon, watch http://thehcc.org for more details.

Group Hotel: Hampton Inn and Suites Central Williamsburg
718 Bypass Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7330
Ashley.Green@hilton.com
$119++/night
A block of rooms has been reserved for the HCC. To secure the group rate, reservations must be made by Sept 24.
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The Honourable Cordwainers’ Company
35th Annual General Meeting
in cooperation with
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
October 25-27, 2019


SCHEDULE:

Friday

5:00 – 6:00 Registration at the Hampton Inn & Suites Central Williamsburg
718 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA (757) 229-7330

7:00 Annual Feasting and Drinking at King’s Arms Tavern
416 East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA


Saturday Colonial Williamsburg Bruton Heights School
301 1st St, Williamsburg, VA

8:00 AGM for HCC members

8:30 Coffee & Doughnuts

9:00 Aislinn Lewis, Journeyman Blacksmith, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
“Women Receive Support From Us: The Manufacture And Use of Pattens In The 18th Century”
Patten manufacture is a largely overlooked aspect of the fashion trades. We will explore the research of construction techniques, the wearing of pattens, and the evolution of the form as seen in the mid to late 18th century.

10:00 Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Department of History, University of New Hampshire
“‘Shoes for the Southern Trade’: Northern Complicity & the Shoe Trade in the Early Republic”
Excellent studies have uncovered provocative material on New England’s shoe making ‘for the Southern and West Indies trade,’ but still situate this early shoe manufacture in the 19th century. Yet, new research into a number of sources suggests an earlier date – by 1792 – for New England’s entry into what would become a lucrative field. This presentation explores the connections between the emergence of this ‘business model’ and the Hamiltonians/Federalists in northern New England at the beginning of the early republic.

11:00 Break

11:15 Rob Welch, Apprentice Shoemaker, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
“The service they could render would be momentary: French Contract Shoes of the American Revolution”
While the weapons and uniforms supplied by France to the fledgling United States during the American War for Independence have been well studied, little attention has been given to the shoes that were included in these contracts. Drawing on Primary sources and a unique collection of surviving originals, apprentice shoemaker Rob Welch will explore this aspect of the struggle to provide the Continental Army with footwear and the shoes that of necessity were taken into service.

12:15 Lunch in the Courtyard

1:30 Brett Walker, Independent Historical Shoemaker
“To What Difficulties Should We Be Exposed: Researching & Reproducing the Tools & Materials of Historical Shoemaking”
The decline in the availability of essential components, tools, and materials, once commonplace and fundamental to the practice of our trade for centuries, before 19th century mechanization, has forced us to revive the innovative spirit of the past. This presentation will explore how in the face of a lack of materials, tools, and essential sundries were overcome in the past, and how new challenges might be met if they develop (and most likely they will).

2:30 Edward Maeder, Costume & Textile Consultant, former Curator of Costumes and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, founding director of the Bata Shoe Museum
“ERSATZ: German-English-French- Substitute Materials Used for Shoes”
The chance discovery of a man’s two-piece suit made of twisted/woven paper in the collection of the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and the accompanying boots made of the same material, opened a world of woven paper clothing. This was an important part of domestic production during the First World War, particularly in Germany where between 1914-1919, more than 200,000 people were employed in this industry. This presentation will concentrate on the footwear that, by necessity, was made of paper during and after both World Wars, primarily in Europe: Germany, Austria and Finland.

3:30 Bruce Graham, Proprietor, Gossville Shoes
“Different Constructions for Different Purposes—Choosing the Construction that Suits Your Purpose and Product”
A discussion of various shoe constructions, and which are best suited for what kind of shoes. Making pumps? Maybe use a thinner inner sole and roll the insole at the edge. Work boots? Goodyear- or hand-welted. Dancing shoes? Maybe they need to be turnshoe. Basically, make the construction fit the application; the application dictates the necessity of the various construction methods.


7:00 Dinner at Old City BBQ
700 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

PM Swap and Trade at the Hotel

Sunday

8:30 Visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Shoemaker Shop
110 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA
The world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg encompasses 301 acres and includes 88 original 18th century buildings. The museum recreates historic Williamsburg, which was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779-80, and presents a wide variety of practicing tradespeople, town residents, and early leaders of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, shoemaking was one of the most widely practiced trades in Virginia, and the re-created shoe shop represents the business of George Wilson, an English-born shoemaker whose brother operated a shoe factory in Norfolk, Virginia.

10:00 Behind the Scenes Tour – Shoes in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection
Colonial Williamsburg Bruton Heights Education Center
301 1st St, Williamsburg, VA
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation houses an extensive costume and footwear collection, as well as one of the largest collections of archaeological shoes in the world. This behind the scenes tour will feature a group of shoes on loan from the Mary D. Doering collection, including fabulous examples of women’s high-fashion shoes from the early 1700’s through the early 1800’s.

11:30 Lunch on the Economy

1:30 Behind the Scenes Tour
Merry A. Outlaw, Senior Curator
Shoes in the Jamestown Rediscovery – Historic Jamestowne Collection
1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, VA
Jamestown Island is the 17th century site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Jamestown Rediscovery – Historic Jamestowne holds the largest collection of first-quarter 17th century archaeological shoes in North America. Merry Outlaw, Senior Curator, and D.A. Saguto, Consulting Curator for Archaeological Footwear, will discuss select objects. These remarkable shoes come from a series of wells on the island, and date between 1607-1620’s, the most important collection of its kind.


P.M. Night Owl Dinner TBD
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Please note the change in dinner venue for Saturday night's informal gathering. Instead of Sal's, we'll be dinning at Old City BBQ: https://www.oldcitybbq.com/home
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The troops are landing in Williamsburg now! Happy Saint Crispin' Day to one and all, wherever you may be.
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Last session on Sunday was the behind-the-scenes tour of the 1607-1610s shoe collection in "the Vault" on Jamestown Island, led by Al "Dr. Shoe" Saguto.
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A lot of new smiling faces! Hope everyone made it home safe and sound!
Thanks for the pics!

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