[h-cost] Philly Metro Trip Advice

We are taking a road trip to Philadelphia metro today and will be there till Saturday morning. I am tagging along with my husband on a business trip. I've been to Philly several times and haven't made specific plans to do anything special. My husband wants to see Valley Forge. I have been to the

[h-cost] Sept. issue of Vogue Magazine 120 Year Anniversary issue

I wondered if I needed a buggy to carry this issue from the mailbox. Sept. is always their largest issue.but be prepared.over 900 pages. It is packed with yummy creations that present day designers have reflected on past decades of fashions. The hats seems to be making a comeback, especially

[h-cost] Washing Antique Silk

Does anyone know of a good online resource for washing antique silk and laces? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery

Re: [h-cost] Boning for Edwardian/Titanic Era dresses

When I photographed Virginia Commonwealth University's fashion collection, there were evening gowns that had boning in the bodice and a corset made into the bodice. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history

Re: [h-cost] What is a Whip?

Thank you to everyone for explaining what is a whip. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery ___ h-costume

[h-cost] What is a Whip?

I am working with a 1914 etiquette book and a person titled Whip is used in the section about Dress When Driving. What / Who is a Whip in this context? Men who are guests on a coach wear morning or afternoon dress according to the hour of the day on which the vehicle makes its start. The

Re: [h-cost] OP - Pret-a-Papier, Isabelle de Borchagrave exhibit

If you are in the DC area tonight, there is a lecture about the dresses: http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/node/217 OR you can go to their French Festival July 14: http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats/annual-events-and-festivals/french-festi val Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

[h-cost] BBC View on Fashion History in 1957

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSTxIEWAE-w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSTxIEWAE-wfeature=related feature=related Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GED2z1ektY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GED2z1ektYfeature=relmfu feature=relmfu Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery

Re: [h-cost] BBC View on Fashion History in 1957

Here are some more BBC videos: Formal Clothes Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owl8-adhzsMfeature=relmfu Informal Clothes Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dayoF2JtWRUfeature=relmfu I love the 1950 Dior formal in this video. Men Women and Clothes - Facing The Elements Part 1

Re: [h-cost] BBC View on Fashion History in 1957

One last one: Men Women and Clothes - How Fashions Come and Go - Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nU_5QeE-bMfeature=relmfu Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Queen's Diamond Jubilee

You can watch Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee live here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18234053 Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening

I need to stiffen straw hat brims...any suggestions? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Photos of abandoned silk mill

Thanks Fran for the link. Wonderful photos and the video at the end offers enlargements. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery

Re: [h-cost] Grrrrr ... !

I believe the reason people are having trouble finding starch depends on supply and demand. I have no trouble finding Argo and the old blue bottle of Sta-flo starch in my area. If there is not a big demand for the product in your area, the stores will drop the product. In my county, there is

[h-cost] Summer Classes at Visual Arts Center of Richmond, VA

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Virginia has summer session classes in fiber arts. There are classes in other genres too. http://visarts.org/adult-classes-2/fiber They have classes for adults as well as children. The link is to the adult classes. I am like a kid in a candy store and can't

[h-cost] Off Topic: Removing ink from cotton blend

My husband added his shorts to my laundry of new summer clothes. He had an ink pen in his pocket that got all over my cotton blend clothes. Then my daughter put the clothes in the dryer. The ink is water based and when trying to remove the ink it bleeds making the end spots bigger. May husband

Re: [h-cost] Audio slideshow of a costume workshop

Thank Linda! It is a joy watching an actor trying on a finished costume. It is where the character comes to life. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker​'s dummy wearing today?

Well...Teena...brown paper is a first on the history of this question! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker​'s dummy wearing today?

My girls are still celebrating Mardi Gras. I got a beautiful Indian embroidered beaded belly-dancing costume in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I also picked up some great hand painted masks in the Quarter. Another one of my ladies is wearing my evening gown from a Mardi Gras ball...my

[h-cost] Downton Abbey Ladies Hats

Thank you for the link. I love the hats from Downton Abbey. The series is a treat to watch on Sunday nights. Season 2 is playing on PBS Sunday nights in the U.S. Season 1 is on Netflixs. My pet peeve, the author of the article refers to the hats as Edwardian. The Edwardian era ends 6 May

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 30

We are considering it. Would love to drive there from the East coast but don't know just yet. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

I am working on an article about 1968 boys wear from a clothing industry trade journal. Repeatedly in the article refers to boys wear 3-7. The article doesn't state if this is ages or sizes. Below is a little from the article: For more years than they like to remember, the bane of the

Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

I am working on another article from the same journal about teenage boy's fashion. Came across an interesting statement about their sport shirts: On the other hand, apache (which, incidentally, refers to the traditional Parisian thug, not the American Indian) is what they're calling any shirt

Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

These industry articles are about what will be on the market in Dec. 1968 - March 1969. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

Audy, The article about the teenage boys' wear is really interesting and discusses all the different styles of sports shirts that they were wearing. Some of the styles merged into a new style. Western wear was also popular during this time frame. There were 4-5 styles going on at the time.

[h-cost] 1860s Mourning and Underpinnings

If a woman is in mourning during the 1860s, were her underpinnings black? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] 1860s Mourning and Underpinnings

Many thanks to everyone for your responses. I had never thought about it before and a friend asked me the question. I thought I would ask those people in the know! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history

Re: [h-cost] ping? nothing since Jan 13 WAS: buttons

Hi Patricia! I see you! Anything costuming wise up? Kathleen Mitchell is coming to visit me today! Very excited! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Scranton Lace Company History

Here is a great silent film from 1930 Nottingham, England lace factory. This shows the process of making the lace. At the end of the film, there is an interesting wedding featuring the lace. Love the bridesmaid with the beret hat! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLznPSTUyQofeature=related Penny

[h-cost] Scranton Lace Company History

Tuesday night on the History Channel was a show called Abandoned. A salvage crew goes into abandoned buildings to salvage doors, equipment, etc. The episode was about the Scranton Lace Company in Scranton, PA. The company was in business for 105 years and the world's largest producer of

Re: [h-cost] Jewelry Making

Two years ago, I took two classes in jewelry making through our local school system. The classes met one night a week for a month. I had a blast! Your imagination will go wild if you are a creative person. My instructor would let the students go in any direction creative wise. People stop me

Re: [h-cost] 1975-76 - Prom dresses/formal gowns

Sheridan, I went to prom in 1975. Most of the girls wore mini-skirts or dresses. Most of them wore just a nice dress, nothing really fancy. I suggest that you look on ebay for patterns of this time. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

I no longer have a dressmaker dummy, but I have wig hat stands and mannequin heads everywhere in my office. All their hats change every couple of months. Three have modern wideband hats...LOL, one of these hats I just spotted in the film Secretariat. Another hat is a late 1920s suede cloche

Re: [h-cost] SPAMMERS ON HCOSTUME

I believe we are being hit by a couple of spammers. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Hallowe'en - Alice in Wonderland

Suzanne, The sad thing is that the Halloween shops all buy from the same distributors. A couple of years ago I went to the Halloween convention in Vegas...I am still seeing those same costumes in the marketplace. Last week on the TV show Whitney, her nurse sexy costume was shown in the new

[h-cost] Chickahominy American Indian Powwow

Yesterday I went to the powwow in our area. I put a few of my photos on my Facebook page (look in my email signature for the link). There are two really nice photos of a newborn baby in the arms of his grandfather and father dancing with the baby. I hope you enjoy the photos that are on

[h-cost] Lincoln Movie Extras Needed

EVENT: Thursday TODAY: Stephen Speilberg is making a movie in the Richmond, Virginia area about Abraham Lincoln. They are looking for specific types of people for extras, so make sure to read the details...Darn I was going for my long hair but they are looking for a couple of sizes smaller than

Re: [h-cost] Carnivale' Costumes WAS Miss Universe 2011

If anyone has watched HBO's series Treme season 2, it showed how they make the New Orleans' (NO) Mardi Gras Indians make the Carnivale' feathered costumes. It was a theme weaved through this season. One episode a reporter was interviewing the Chief about the construction of his regalia then they

[h-cost] Miss Universe Top Ten Evening Gowns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-cviXg7-UE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-cviXg7-UEfeature=related feature=related When are designers going to design something new? I remember when I was excited to see the new looks in these contests. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe [TOP TEN] 2011 national costumes

Thank you Patricia! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes

Thank Cin for the link. The show airs tonight on NBC. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes

I am wondering what Miss India had on her costume that couldn't clear customs. Any guesses Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes

I was so disappointed me that the TV show only showed the top ten costumes. I missed it because I was also watching So You Think You Can Dance during commercials. So who wore the top ten costumes? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion,

Re: [h-cost] dressing pins for 19th cdresses

WOW Lisa what a great find! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Directory

Kate, Does the directory have a date on it? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

As for sewing...it is the #1 hobby for women this past year. This was on the news during the past six months. I don't recall the actual source. I was just surprised to hear this. It's not just the cons, it's the battles and other big reenactment events. I hear people saying they are not

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

LynnD, H-needlework was the other group that I joined at the same time as h-costume. I just remembered that it was 1995 when I joined...my first costume history course in college. I will forever be grateful to the h-costume old-timers! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

Fran, I miss the vintage email list. Cat moved f-costume to yahoogroups. I forgot that it is another email list that is active. You can find it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F-Costume/ Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion,

Re: [h-cost] Scaled drawings of original garments

Two books with scaled patterns of dresses from museums by Elizabeth Weiss Hopper and Ruth Countrymen: Women's Wear of the 1930's: With Complete Patterns http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Wear-1930s-Complete-Patterns/ Women's Wear of the 1920's: With Complete Patterns

[h-cost] h-costume Directory

Gosh, Carol...my directory is packed away. I compiled the directory sometime between 1997-1999. I looked on all my master computer backups and can't find it. It might be backed up on a back-up tape (remember those) or a floppy disk. I can still use floppy disk on my master computer. For some

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

Hi Ron, It has been a long time since you have posted on the list. What are you up to in Williamsburg? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

I have been following online trends for years. As for the slow time on email lists web, July/August and November/December are slow months. This is due to holidays/vacations months. The busiest months are Sept., Oct., Jan.-March. Sept-Oct is due to Halloween and schools/colleges going back

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

Heather, Numbers 1-6 sound like the Fashion Life Cycle! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

So here are the questions...how did you find the h-costume email list? And what year did you join? It will be really interesting how the newbies have found it. I found it as one of two costume email lists in 1996 on AOL. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com

[h-cost] Edwardian Bodice Closure

I am working on an article from 1902. The dresses are for elderly women. The article refers to a bodice with a Duchess front closing. What is this? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and

Re: [h-cost] FOUR DAYS DOWN?

I am here and see your post. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

Re: [h-cost] Jaw Dropping: Final Price for Debbie Reynolds costumes

You are welcome Julie. From what I have read the sell bought 18 million. I didn't hear about the sale until it was on the TV news Saturday. But I didn't see TV or internet from June 1-12 because of my son's wedding. I did some backtracking to find out the info that I shared with you all. I

[h-cost] Jaw Dropping: Final Price for Debbie Reynolds costumes

Here is a complete list of the costumes sold and their final prices: http://www.icollector.com/Debbie-Reynolds-The-Auction_as20092 Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history

Re: [h-cost] one of a kind wedding dress

I know from attending a Chickahominy Powwow last year they stated that it is not a favorable word. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history One year Library subscription sale for $45 until June 30 FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

I am sorry De for repeating your links. Penny Ladnier, owner ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

Ann, We lived in Gulfport until 1980. Maybe that was when they changed. Previously it was to represent the antebellum period. Mobile, Natchez, and I believe Vicksburg do the trail maids. Am I leaving out any other cities? I believe Albert Cat said that they did them in his area of North

Re: [h-cost] False Eyelashes

Wow! 105 years! Thank you Margo! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 -Original Message- From:

Re: [h-cost] False Eyelashes

I forgot to mention the film was released in 1930. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Carol Burnett's Curtain Dress

Laurie, Were the books based on the Texas area in the 19th Century? I believe it was Texas Tech who published the books. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

Thanks Marjorie! Great tip! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

[h-cost] Carol Burnett's Curtain Dress

Carol Burnett's Gone with the Wind curtain dress at the Smithsonian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Curtain_Dress.JPG Video of the costume designer, Bob Mackie, talking about designing the curtain dress: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSSTZd-0I2k

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

My tripod suggest...make sure it is lightweight for travel. Some can add pounds to your luggage and put it overweight...OUCH! That hurts the pocketbook!. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

Oh Andy...I am still in mourning over the death of my Panasonic Lumix. My husband still has his but won't let me touch it. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress Trend: Anne of Brittany or Queen Victoria

Chimene, Do you have a source for that info? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress Trend: Anne of Brittany or QueenVictoria

I know George Martha's niece didn't wear white. I worked with her wedding dress for exhibit at the Valentine Museum. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, I heard a rumor that an entry in the historic category had an entire notebook of documentation for their costume. Was that you? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, I am working on the photos that I took of you at Costume-Con. I applaud for doing an excellent job in matching your fabric prints up on your dress's seams. WOW! Matching up prints is such a lot art. I also converted a couple of your photos to black white. I think you will be pleased.

[h-cost] 1st White Wedding Dress Trend: Anne of Brittany or Queen Victoria

My local newspaper ran an article about wedding traditions, http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2011/may/04/tradition- tales-ar-1015954/ Scroll down to The White Wedding Dress. So who started the trend of the white wedding dress, Anne of Brittany or Queen Victoria? The year

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Lisa, Your costumes were were wonderful and a treat to photograph. Your presentation of the CW costumes were very moving! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage

CNN had live coverage since midnight EST. I am in a hotel and we brought our VCR to tape it. My husband woke up at 4 am panicked because he set the VCR up incorrectly. Thank goodness he woke up to fix the problem. I believe CNN is repeating it tonight. As for Kate's dress...I have seen

Re: [h-cost] Conserving Royal Wedding Dresses

Thank you Linda for the links. Here is the original source of the article: http://tinyurl.com/6cm6geu it is a press release. Penny Ladnier...waiting in a NJ hotel for Costume-Con to start Friday. The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile

[h-cost] British Royal weddings attire history for 100 years

An interesting table comparing attire for eight royal weddings for the past 100 years: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12830494 . The table includes the bridal dress designers. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites

[h-cost] 1920s Fashion Film Footage

Actual 1920s film footage on how to cut and style a bob hairstyle. It is at minute 2:39 in the video...lots of ladies' fashion and shoes in this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwG-kRi0-Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwG-kRi0-Yfeature=related feature=related Penny Ladnier, owner The

[h-cost] Joann's Prom Contest

Joann's Fabric is having a prom contest and the winner receives $50,000. For more details go to: http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_noleftnav.jsp?catName=promContest Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 15 websites

[h-cost] 1906 Fashion Video

This is a great video of 1906 fashions. It was filmed going down Market St. in San Francisco. The men and women's fashions are great! View this at full screen. All teenagers should see this film when learning to drive. Traffic rules are important. FYI, watch the vide at full screen.but then it

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 29

I am going. I am on the primary sources panel and giving two workshops. AND photographing everyone! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Penny's link re: archeology of a dress

Thank you Elizabeth for the correction. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

[h-cost] Roman Archaeological finds in the UK

Roman archaeological finds from the series of excavations at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, UK: I love the hairpins and brooches. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/sets/72157619350562063/ Video: Opening a 3rd-4th Century Roman Coffin - Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, UK

[h-cost] The Archaeology of a Dress

This is really cool article about an important historic theatrical costume and its conservation. A Victorian dress decorated with 1,000 real beetle wings is set to go back on display following 1,300 hours of painstaking conservation work carried out by a team led by Zenzie Tinker. The costume

Re: [h-cost] Great Trip!!!

Sharon, From Zulu's website and the history of the parade and their costumes: http://www.kreweofzulu.com/history/ Of all the throws to rain down from the many floats in the parades during carnival, the Zulu coconut or Golden Nugget is the most sought after. The earliest reference to the

[h-cost] Great Trip!!!

New Orleans: I am back from Mardi Gras! OMG!!! Wait until you see the photos and video! Zulu's costumes were great! I am working on them now. I asked one of the Zulu paraders to stop so that I could photograph him. Got the photo and he gave me the most treasured item of Mardi Gras...the

[h-cost] A Call of Help!!! Mardi Gras Update

I am at Mardi Gras having a blast. Monday and Mardi Gras Day we will be in New Orleans. I need some help! Mardi Gras morning there will be a Renaissance costumed walking club (group) who will be strolling the French Quarter of New Orleans. I don't know their name or touring schedule. They end

Re: [h-cost] Off-topic: Costume Project Completed

Thank you all for your kind words. I love my job! Off to pack to go to New Orleans in the morning. The costume party has begun! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Off-topic: Costume Project Completed

I have completed my project of the Mardi Gras costumes at the Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile, Alabama. About 98% of their exhibited costumes are on this area: http://www.costumegallery.com/MardiGras/2010/Mobile/Museum/ There are 201costume photos each with their webpage and six index pages.

[h-cost] 100th Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

March 25, 2011 is the 100th Anniversary. Monday night PBS' show NOVA is featuring the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Check your PBS listing for the time in your area. For those not in the U.S. PBS generally runs the video online after the episode has aired.

Re: [h-cost] 100th Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

I am sorry, it is on American Experience on PBS, not NOVA. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Exhibition of English wedding dresses since 1780

Linda, I couldn't get the link to show the photos. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...

I loved the band the Way Outs! Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579 ___

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Thank you Charlene. I have Netflix streaming. The queen's costume is the one that is in that documentary. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Robe or train???

I feel so silly asking this question. I am working on photos of coronation costume photos for Mardi Gras. I am looking for the correct term to use for the detachable train (?) worn by the king and queen. You may view the questionable piece here:

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

A photo of the coronation costumes can be seen at http://www.itvs.org/films/order-of-myths . The fifth photo in the header shows the costumes. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Thank you Charlene. What was the name of the show? Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Costume-Gallery-Websites/107498415961579

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

Here is the first set of photos from the Mobile Carnival Museum. This is the 2007 Queen's costume with six photos. Five of the photos you can zoom in really close. http://www.costumegallery.com/MardiGras/2010/Mobile/Museum/Queen1/index.html Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites

[h-cost] Rio's Costumes Up in Smoke

Trying to send this again. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/rio-carnival-samba-city-fire Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

[h-cost] Rio Costumes in Flames

This is so sad! http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/rio-carnival-samba-city-fire Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites http://www.costumegallery.com/ www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook:

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