My Theatre group is making Female transport by Steve Gooch. I'm a bit stuck on what my characters clothes should look like. The play takes place on a female prison ship during the early 1800 and my character is a Ship's boy and I really have a hard time finding information on what people with that occupation wore. Any comment will be appreciated. I Asked /askreddit and they sent me here.
How detailed and accurate does it have to be? Also are you going to make the costumes or find them piece by piece? Budget? I can give you some suggestions depending on how much resources you have on hand.
Edit: also what are the scenes you would appear in? Are you working the entire time?