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Post by TexasMacatWork on Oct 31, 2006 15:19:30 GMT -5
An added notation -
I also notice that the engravings from the auto-bio show a broad-brimmed hat rather than the older-fashioned tri-corner, which we have seen in that very famous painting of Gen'l Sam on horseback at San Jac. What was the original source to depict Gen'l Sam in such a topper? Did he actually wear one at other times based on people's description of him, or was this the painter taking artistic license?
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Oct 31, 2006 14:57:20 GMT -5
I reckon that Gen'ral Sam's auto-bio orter be a reliable source for such a rarely known depiction of his chin-whiskery at the time of the battle. Especially, since it is consistently shown in every engraving posted above. Apparently, Tom Skerritt, or his director, is due more credit for such accuracy than is accredited. Kudos to Nef for his support.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Jul 27, 2006 15:07:16 GMT -5
I meant to say that thebottom pic was for those that liked Sam Elliot's version.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Jul 27, 2006 15:04:26 GMT -5
i have never seen a pic of houston with a full beard Will this do, my friend?
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Jul 25, 2006 7:09:18 GMT -5
Well, despite the complaints about Tom Skerrit's chin-whisker portrayal, it's a fact that Gen'ral Sam would sometimes sport a full beard when he was in a fit of depression....or, just too drunk to find his razor.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Aug 17, 2005 7:10:19 GMT -5
Here's the latest image from the Alamocam. What's going on there, anyhow? @#$%^!@ gangs!
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Aug 17, 2005 7:08:55 GMT -5
This illustration from Lon Tinkle's 1964 THE VALIANT FEW show far better than many overviews just how impossibly large the Alamo was to defend. Impressive for a commercial drawing not from the 1840's.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Nov 29, 2007 16:05:38 GMT -5
I'll have to ask my brother about this. He was in the Navy from 1966 through 1970 aboard the U.S.S. Catskill. I know he crossed the equator.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on Nov 29, 2007 16:13:20 GMT -5
WOW! It's all very beautiful!
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Post by TexasMacatWork on May 16, 2007 8:00:28 GMT -5
You live in a beautiful community, Reb-Al.
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Post by TexasMacatWork on May 10, 2007 12:40:06 GMT -5
Here's my wall paper...
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Post by TexasMacatWork on May 17, 2005 9:44:53 GMT -5
This was my first viewing of the message regarding Alamoguy's g-mother. A continued speedy recovery for her!
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