Shooting Star Enterprises
Living History Programs
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Annie Oakley & Frank Butler:
Famous sharpshooters of the Old West come to life before your very eyes.
Experience performing from large arenas down to school auditoriums. Excellent living history lesson for all
ages. For more information on this program, please refer to the
Annie &
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Theodore Roosevelt and "Princess" Alice:
Easily one of the most lively Presidents of the United States, most well known
as the man who uttered "Speak softly and carry a big stick" he was not only a man of words but of action-
from Rough Rider, to Governor, to President, to Naturalist. To add to the presentation Teddy's daughter Alice may
be brought along- a true individualist in her own right!
More about our
Theodore Roosevelt presentation
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Edwardian Day Camp for Young Ladies:
Inspired by Oklahoma's statehood, let us organize a day or a week of fun at
your site or ours. Everything from period crafts, games, to sewing, to serving tea and manners! PLUS we have historically
correct costumes for girls ages 8-12 so they can truly step back into time. Read more about our camps on our site
This program can be tailor made to suit your site- from an afternoon craft for kids, to a basic sewing class, to
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Stitches in Time:
Clothing for all classes in the 1800's and the changes in fashion. Displays
may include actual and reproduction clothing, accessories, 1880's dressmaking tools, tatting shuttles, fashion
magazines, etc. More information on Marna's historical costuming can be found here. This can be tailored
for the museum enthusiast, or on the lighter side for the general lover of victoriana.
We also provide identification/dating services for period photos/ garments.
We also have several lectures with powerpoint displays in this area-these are presented with Marna Jean in full
costume, and with a variety of actual artifacts as well to illustrate
Working class dress of the Victorian Era-Using clues from fashion magazines
on "everyday" dress, period photos, and Marna Jean's personal collection of 19th century working clothing,
we will examine and discuss what the differences were between those fashion plates and reality, how paper patterns
and dressmaker's systems helped bring fashion to the working class, what types of fabrics were in use, exceptions
to the "rules" in construction, and some of the shortcuts made to "working class" clothing.
Faces from the Past - Dating Period Photos
Are faces from the past peering namelessly from a shoebox in your closet? Would it help if you could just figure
out "about when" those photos were taken? Marna Jean will explain different Victorian and Edwardian photo
methods and fashions worn and then explain how both can be used to help place an approximate date on photographs.
Attendees are welcome to bring a few of their photographs to be dated; bring a pencil and paper to jot down your
newfound information. (Cabinet cards, CDV's, Tintypes and other pre 1920's photos preferred) |
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Range Wars:
A story of the Cowboy and Shepherdess.
This program may include working displays if you wish in any of our "pioneer" talents (see our resume)
These might include spinning yarn on a spinning wheel, displays of saddles, spurs, and other necessities of pioneer
home life.
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