[h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask. Anyone know anything about this? Or where we can look? SharonC. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
I would suggest contacting a museum first as they are the real deal so to speak... Sidney On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask. Anyone know anything about this? Or where we can look? SharonC. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Victorian Costume Exhibition in Canberra, Australia 2-5 October 2009
Dear List Can I also add that there will be three special costuming workshops running as part of this festival: Saturday - make an 1840s bonnet with Lynne Cook, President of the Australian Costumers Guild Sunday - make an embroidered housewife with Aylwen Gardiner-Garden, historical costumer and member ACG Monday - make an 1890s torque with Sharon Doig, Chair of the ACT Chapter of the Australian Costumers Guild For more information please see http://tinyurl.com/victorianfestival . Costumers can also have a special discount during August by entering the discount code VIC2009 to obtain earlybird season ticket prices. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 7:11 PM, Aylwen Gardenaylwe...@gmail.com wrote: There will be an exhibition of Romantic and Victorian Era Antique Costumes as part of the Victorian Era Costume and Dance Weekend in Canberra from 2-5 October 2009. For more information please see http://tinyurl.com/victorianfestival Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sid Young Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 1:36 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc. I would suggest contacting a museum first as they are the real deal so to speak... Sidney On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask. Anyone know anything about this? Or where we can look? SharonC. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
Unless she wants to donate them and get a tax deduction? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 9:06 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc. A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sid Young Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 1:36 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc. I would suggest contacting a museum first as they are the real deal so to speak... Sidney On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: A friend of mine had to move and is getting rid of all sorts of things. One is an old suitcase filled with kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask. Anyone know anything about this? Or where we can look? SharonC. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
*Especially* in that context, they can't give appraisals. Conflict of interest. Emma From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Betsy Marshall [be...@softwareinnovation.com] Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:56 PM Unless she wants to donate them and get a tax deduction? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
For cultural value, a museum is the place to go. For market value, a commercial auction house. That's the reality of the world. Any documentation, transport notes, old receipts and the like may be of use, -C. kimonos, sashes, etc. (I know nothing about Japanese clothing) She says they were brought over from Japan right after WWII. She wants to sell them on e-bay, but has no idea how much to ask. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
Try contacting John Marshall. He lives in Covelo, CA. He's the author of MAKE YOUR OWN JAPANESE CLOTHES: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear. I've heard him speak and enjoyed his lecture. His website is http://www.johnmarshall.to There is further contact information for consultations and appraisals at http://www.johnmarshall.to/3-12-consultation.htm Ginni Morgan e...@huskers.unl.edu e...@huskers.unl.edu 8/21/09 4:10 PM *Especially* in that context, they can't give appraisals. Conflict of interest. Emma From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Betsy Marshall [be...@softwareinnovation.com] Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:56 PM Unless she wants to donate them and get a tax deduction? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.
No, I meant if she donated them _to_ that museum- they'd have to be valued at something for the contribution/tax stuff. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of e...@huskers.unl.edu Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:11 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc. *Especially* in that context, they can't give appraisals. Conflict of interest. Emma From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Betsy Marshall [be...@softwareinnovation.com] Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:56 PM Unless she wants to donate them and get a tax deduction? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Proper Skirt Length ??? ....some info on skirts lengths
Her's a description of fashions from the 50's, re: ladies skirts from a person who lived thru it the WWII years. Clothing coupons had been abolished in 1948 so that by 1952 clothes were at last liberated. Hemlines which had plunged rapidly with the new look, finally settled at mid calf length, eleven and a quarter inches off the ground. Dolman sleeves, swing back coats and stand away collars were popular. Skirts could be pencil slim or a mass of sun ray pleats. Lots of these looks were achieved by using 1950's fashion sewing patterns. --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Jodi Nelson faerieglenstud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jodi Nelson faerieglenstud...@yahoo.com Subject: [h-cost] Proper Skirt Length ??? To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 7:54 PM I just saw _Julie Julia_ ans thought I saw something wrong. Could the ladies and gents on thelist correct me if I am wrong. The woman who is given the origional manuscritp for Julia Childs book is wearing a plaid skirt. It appears to be either a full or 3/4 circle skirt that has some of the fulness pleated in the back and then hemmed to the bottom on the knee. I thought they were fuller all around and midcalf length. This is circa 1958-1961. Thanks for your help in advance. Jodi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Laser scissors
I wonder if these are ready for prime time? Here's a pair on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/nn2q36* *MaggiRos* *Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypress ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Laser scissors
Interesting... but I wonder how well they stay straight, when the hand moves and the scissors jiggle, as they naturally are wont to do. And most lasers offer a point, not a line to follow, at least on textiles (having just proven that while I play with my kitten with the new laser pointer cat toy while on the turkish carpet). I wonder if this is a different kind of laser? Kimiko From: Maggie maggi...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 9:48:45 PM Subject: [h-cost] Laser scissors I wonder if these are ready for prime time? Here's a pair on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/nn2q36* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
