the Battle of Waterloo

[darski]

I am very aware of the 200th anniversary of Waterloo (June 15th)  and I am trying to figure out some way of marking the event in crochet.  I have a fascination with the whole Regency period - even though it is not all lovely.

 

does anyone have a suggestion?

[Granny Square]

Wow, interesting idea.  

 

All I can think of at the moment is that France & England's flags are and were red white and blue, as was Belgium's at that time (part of United Kingdom of Netherlands).  Of course the Duke of Wellington was leading an allied army from other countries too...

 

When I think of Belgium I think of lace....

 

Not sure how that would all go together though.

[darski]

Wow, interesting idea.  

 

All I can think of at the moment is that France & England's flags are and were red white and blue, as was Belgium's at that time (part of United Kingdom of Netherlands).  Of course the Duke of Wellington was leading an allied army from other countries too...

 

When I think of Belgium I think of lace....

 

Not sure how that would all go together though.

 

I wonder if I could do a regency doll dress in those colours?  Might be good.  we can celebrate the Duchess of Richmond's ball

[Granny Square]

Ooh, that would be a GREAT idea!!  How fun.  

[darski]

I just couldn't get to this in time.  I imagine they would have just started dancing at the Duchess of Richmond's ball at this time

[Granny Square]

Oh darn, I was thinking about you yesterday when I saw a news headline about the commemoration.  Well, doesn't mean you can't still...maybe an outfit in honor of the period, maybe a Jane Austin tribute?