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Beth Gilgun, noted for period clothing, has passed ...

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I regret to tell you that Ken Hamilton had informed that Beth Gilgun just recently passed.

I did not know her personally, but many a good friend in our MZL Community spent many a day afield with her or enjoyed her company at various historical events, like historic Deerfield.

Beth Gilgun brought the mid to late 1700s to life with her entertaining and informative book, "Tidings From the 18th Century". It was written in the form of "letters" to a friend on the frontier. Great for reenactors, teachers, historic interpreters, and theatrical costumers. As an accomplished seamstress and goodwife, Gilgun shares with her "friend" information on clothing for men, women and children, as well as other topics of daily life in Colonial America.
 
Hi,
Beth helped me a great deal when I examined and copied the Hawk fowler at Historic Deerfield. She was a wonderful resource. This is very sad news.

dave
 
Very sad to read this. I was just looking through her book two days ago. I recommend it often.
Never met her, but, she was definitely high on my lost of people in this hobby I would like to have met.
 
I didn’t know her but read her stuff these forty plus years
I see her in my minds eye from a photo of her. And whenever I read her name that’s what comes to mind. We forget times passing carriage
God speed Ms Beth
 
So sorry to hear this. We kept up quite a bit in the heyday of the late '80s and '90s. Prayers up for the family.
 
I can't begin to say how many times I've referenced this book when making garments.
RIP Beth.
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This is sooo sad. May God bless her and her family. Time goes by so fast...
 
Sad news indeed. Beth was a guiding light for many history buffs, even far beyond New England. She will be greatly missed, but her influence and legacy will last a long time.
 
Very sad news. When I was very active in historical research making trunks, clothing, bags etc. she was one of those who was considered an absolute authority. She helped many personally and thousands with her books. She was a great resource. Prayers for the family.
 
I’ve not seen any obituary yet, as it just happened, but I believe she hailed from Warwick, Mass.

Her untimely passing (to a heart ailment) was confirmed by her ex-husband Chris, who is a friend of mine.
Thank you for confirming. I hope you will let your friend know that there are so many of us who mourn her passing.
 

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