Re: [h-cost] St Germain's Hose

2010-09-26 Thread Althea Turner
with it. Edward R. Murrow On Sep 25, 2010, at 9:42 PM, Heather Rose Jones wrote: On Sep 25, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Althea Turner wrote: Does anyone know which museum the garment known as St Germain's hose is in? Is there a better picture than the one in Kohler? The items is pictured

[h-cost] St Germain's Hose

2010-09-25 Thread Althea Turner
Does anyone know which museum the garment known as St Germain's hose is in? Is there a better picture than the one in Kohler? Any other images of extant hose, from 4-8th century? thanks! Althea Rizzo alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal

[h-cost] Caracalla

2010-06-12 Thread Althea Turner
Does anyone know of contemporary images of the caracalla? I can't seem to find a single image on line. My google-fu is weak. Thanks! Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies

Re: [h-cost] Caracalla

2010-06-12 Thread Althea Turner
The hooded Gallo-Roman garment that gave the Emperor Caracalla his nickname (kinda like Caligula's nickname is from the boots). Busts of Caracalla show a drape of fabric which may or may not be the caracalla garment. Thanks! Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse

[h-cost] Happy Birthday to me!

2009-09-02 Thread Althea Turner
My Darling has said he'd buy me a dress form for my birthday. Any recommendations on which brand to buy? Which to avoid? Thanks! Althea Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies

[h-cost] Fabric Stores Crystal City? DC?

2009-08-11 Thread Althea Turner
Any recommendations on a fabric store in DC, somewhere near metro? Going to the Textile Museum on Thursday. Yay! Thanks! Althea *** Directory of Diverse Knowledge http://www.alfalfapress.com/sca Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] What colors were used Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-06-01 Thread Althea Turner
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Re: [h-cost] looking for on-line article

2009-03-17 Thread Althea Turner
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[h-cost] need source for silk tulle

2009-03-06 Thread Althea Turner
Hello, Does anyone know an online source for silk tulle that isn't insanely expensive? Has anyone worked with anjooriansilks.com? Thank you, Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies

Re: [h-cost] looking for

2008-05-21 Thread Althea Turner
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Re: [h-cost] Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe

2007-12-27 Thread Althea Turner
is followed by an illustrated English translation and a glossary. 88p plus 66p, b/w illus (Ruth Bean rep 2000, 2004) Price $65. Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it. Edward R

Re: [h-cost] Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe

2007-12-26 Thread Althea Turner
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[h-cost] looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe

2007-12-23 Thread Althea Turner
Hello! Does anyone know of an online scan of the Scholar robes from Alcega? Or would be willing to scan it and send it to me? I've looked around the intarwebz and couldn't find a copy. Thanks! Happy Holidays! Althea ___ h-costume mailing list

RE: [h-cost] Somewhat OT (?)

2007-12-13 Thread Althea Turner
depression? Thanks in advance, Laurie *** Directory of Diverse Knowledge http://www.alfalfapress.com/sca Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] looking for hi-rez images

2007-07-05 Thread Althea Turner
several low-rez versions on the web, but am hoping you know of better images. Thank you! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like

Re: [h-cost] looking for hi-rez images

2007-07-05 Thread Althea Turner
MB with 1-2 MB details. Beth At 03:49 PM 7/5/2007, you wrote: Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:17:29 -0700 From: Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings all, I am looking for hi-rez images of the extant arming coats of the Black Prince and of Charles of Blois, and of the Effigy of the Black prince

Re: [h-cost] viking apron dress

2007-06-10 Thread Althea Turner
would the fastening be? Many thanks, Zuzana ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company

[h-cost] ? on library search and article databases

2007-06-04 Thread Althea Turner
Greetings, I am looking for articles on 14th century male dress. I'm finding that journals like CIBA Review aren't often, if at all, found in EBSCO and ArticleFirst et al. Does anyone know of search databases that would list the nifty, yet obscure, journals we rely on? Thanks! Althea

Re: [h-cost] ? on library search and article databases

2007-06-04 Thread Althea Turner
Thank you! The 14th century is outside my comfort zone. Althea On Jun 4, 2007, at 5:52 PM, Robin Netherton wrote: On Mon, 4 Jun 2007, Althea Turner wrote: I am looking for articles on 14th century male dress. I'm finding that journals like CIBA Review aren't often, if at all, found

Re: [h-cost] historic academic robes

2007-02-08 Thread Althea Turner
? http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/occupationaluniforms.htm Susan - Original Message - From: Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:37 AM Subject: [h-cost] historic academic robes hello all, I've gotten permission

[h-cost] historic academic robes

2007-02-06 Thread Althea Turner
hello all, I've gotten permission to make my own cap, gown and hood for my graduation this June. I would like to use the Alcega scholar's robe, or something similar. Does anyone know of a good source for patterns? Thank you! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves

Re: [h-cost] velvet question

2007-01-04 Thread Althea Turner
that it was totally different from velvet. So does anyone have the skinny on the subject? Thank you, De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves

Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies

2006-09-23 Thread Althea Turner
: but some really bad ones. The 1940 Pride and Prejudice, with costumes in highly fantasized 1830s-era. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED

[h-cost] dream class

2006-08-12 Thread Althea Turner
Hello all, I am developing a couple classes for ecampus. I began to wonder what kind of textiles/ apparel classes people want, but can never find. I know what I like, but what would you like to see offered? Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature

Re: [h-cost] Pirates otC dress

2006-07-26 Thread Althea Turner
pitiful! High School theatre departments could have done better! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask

Re: [h-cost] What do you do?

2006-07-05 Thread Althea Turner
@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the reasons

Re: [h-cost] Hancock Fabrics

2006-06-03 Thread Althea Turner
to Portland, OR to visit Fabric Depot and Mill End Fabrics. Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the reasons

Re: [h-cost] Hancock Fabrics

2006-06-03 Thread Althea Turner
Corvallis, OR Linda's Sewing Fabric Althea On Jun 3, 2006, at 3:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:00 AM 6/3/2006, you wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 09:59:40 -0700 From: Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hancock Fabrics To: Historical Costume [EMAIL

[h-cost] Re: Current projects

2006-05-21 Thread Althea Turner
band. Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the reasons behind things. William of Conches, 12th century

[h-cost] Interesting adaptation of Bronzino painting.

2006-05-11 Thread Althea Turner
Interesting adaptation of Bronzino painting about half way down page. -- obligatory costume content http://www.worth1000.com/cache/contest/contestcache.asp? contest_id=7794display=photoshop..entries * * drink warning is issued for this web site. You've been warned. Althea Turner [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] Re: Curtains

2006-04-09 Thread Althea Turner
sticking out past her shoulder blades) And then she said, I saw it in a window and I just couldn't resist. HA HA HA HA HA Gail Finke ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner

Re: [h-cost] Venetian research question - need help

2006-03-28 Thread Althea Turner
a brainless twit on the subject when people start poppin’ questions at me. Any help would be appreciated at this juncture. Patches ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL

[h-cost] quickie textile guide

2006-03-28 Thread Althea Turner
any input would be appreciated!! Thanks!! Althea Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the reasons behind

Re: [h-cost] quickie textile guide

2006-03-28 Thread Althea Turner
it. This guide is intended for folks who know NOTHING about fabrics and want to make good choices when venturing into the scary territory of a fabric store. I want to keep it extremely basic, but give suggestions so they steer clear of really bad fabric decisions. Thanks for the input! Althea Turner

Re: [h-cost] Re: this list

2006-03-22 Thread Althea Turner
Wolfcat ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want

Re: [h-cost] Re: this list

2006-03-21 Thread Althea Turner
- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces

Re: [h-cost] Re: monk underwear

2006-03-15 Thread Althea Turner
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[h-cost] DATE FOR Pirates o' de Carib

2006-02-20 Thread Althea Turner
hello, Does anyone know what time the Pirates of the Caribbean was supposedly set in? It's not my period. My kids want costumes to wear to the premier this summer of Pirates part deaux. Thanks! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting

Re: [h-cost] OT: Burger King costumes

2006-02-07 Thread Althea Turner
. Penny E. Ladnier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't

Re: [h-cost] Laura de Pola's funky partlet

2006-02-03 Thread Althea Turner
Where does one obtain a copy of this? I looked on amazon, but it's not there. many thanks! On Feb 3, 2006, at 7:29 AM, celtkin wrote: Moda a Firenze Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't

Re: [h-cost] 16th c. costume experts?

2006-01-30 Thread Althea Turner
prof to sponsor it. So all my research money is out of pocket which will limit what I can do. It's enough to make one cranky. Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look

[h-cost] More to do in London questions

2006-01-27 Thread Althea Turner
! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the reasons behind things. William of Conches, 12th century

Re: [h-cost] Laura de Pola

2006-01-08 Thread Althea Turner
, at 11:30 AM, Joannah Hansen wrote: --- Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been asked to help with this costume. 1544 http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/l/lotto/1531-/070pola.html I will likely use the de Toledo pattern for a basis. I've made a couple gowns with it before so I am

Re: [h-cost] Laura de Pola

2006-01-05 Thread Althea Turner
I still haven't been able to figure how that texture on the partlet and head dress is made. I'm thinking it's some kind of applied cording, but am not quite sure. Thanks! Althea On Jan 3, 2006, at 4:14 PM, Dawn wrote: Althea Turner wrote: Hello, I've been asked to help

[h-cost] Laura de Pola

2006-01-03 Thread Althea Turner
velvet ribbon appliqued on. I understand the chemise. But I don't really understand the wrap and head covering. Does anyone have an idea of what/ how it's made? thanks! Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have company

Re: [h-cost] what would you do with 14 yards of wool?

2005-10-14 Thread Althea Turner
make cloaks out of it, but it seems a little light. What would you do? Any time, any place... Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] the 20th century

2005-09-22 Thread Althea Turner
will it be known for, you think? What garment? I have my own answers but I wonder what others think. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] FYI - Ladies costume inspired by the court of Napoleon

2005-09-15 Thread Althea Turner
the designing and making of period clothing inspired by the ladies of the Napoleonic Court. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] collages and hurricane relief

2005-09-03 Thread Althea Turner
Oregon State University is also taking in hurricane displaced students. We have both a theater and textiles program. It's a great place to live, but I'm tremendously biased. :D Althea ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] speaking of colors

2005-08-17 Thread Althea Turner
Hiya, I came across this dissertation and thought you might be interested... LE BLASON DES COULEURS: A TREATISE ON COLOR THEORY AND SYMBOLISM IN NORTHERN EUROPE DURING THE EARLY RENAISSANCE Author: NELSON, ELIZABETH Degree: PH.D. Institution: BROWN UNIVERSITY 0024 Year: 1998 Althea

Re: [h-cost] Future garments again

2005-07-16 Thread Althea Turner
instead of being places the US goes to have things made cheap? As for outsourcing garment manufacture, I think the US will continue doing it, but somewhere other than in those countries if wages rise there. Althea Turner *** [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** http://www.alfalfapress.com Reunite Pangaea

Re: [h-cost] Future garments again

2005-07-16 Thread Althea Turner
. YMMV, Althea ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Althea Turner *** [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** http://www.alfalfapress.com Reunite Pangaea! It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish