Re: [h-cost] things to do near Amsterdam

2008-07-28 Thread Hanna Zickermann
There´s also a place called Archeon in the Netherlands. They have reconstructed medieval, prehistoric and roman buildings and people in matching period clothes live and work in them. There is a similar medieval town in Nyköbing in Denmark and I try to get there once every summer because it´s

Re: [h-cost] Itlalian Renaissance hat

2008-07-28 Thread otsisto
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061407/mediaindex http://peppermintkisskiss.com/images/tfaustus.jpg some pictures. Perhaps the chemise/camicia could have a blend of black, maroon and gold embrodery. De -Original Message- Thank you. I recently saw The Taming of the Shrew and wondered about

[h-cost] SF Bay Area -- Benefit lecture: Costume Research from Existing Garments

2008-07-28 Thread Heather Rose Jones
I'll be presenting a day of historic costume lectures this Saturday as a benefit for the Vallejo Music Theatre -- see details below. I know there are a number of other distractions for area costumers this weekend but there's always going to be _something_ conflicting with _anything_.

Re: [h-cost] [ h-cost ]Looking for Amsterdam museums events

2008-07-28 Thread Kate M Bunting
Monica Spence wrote: The Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt Museum) and Anne Frank's house are both must-see places in Amseredam. And, if you're a Rembrandt fan, there is his own house too (though it's more than 30 years since I was there...). Kate ___

Re: [h-cost] Costume College

2008-07-28 Thread Maggie
Of course the title should really What ON EARTH Have You Got on Your Head? Take that off at once! But Regina is much too nice to say that. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Regina Voorhes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can be found assisting with the Overview of Gaelic Clothing class given by

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Amsterdam museums events

2008-07-28 Thread Cin
Thank you all, including the ones who replied privately, for all the wonderful ideas. Y'all are a wealth of tasty info! --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Amsterdam museums events

2008-07-28 Thread Robert Pabinquit
One other museum is good. The Rijk Museum. It has clothing, furniture and other day to day items in it. Namaste Robert )0( --- On Mon, 7/28/08, Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Looking for Amsterdam museums events To: h-cost [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Hose lining

2008-07-28 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
Hi, I'm solving a little problem, the lining in joined hose in the 15th century in general. Was there any - if yes, how did it look, did it cover the whole hose, how often one could see hose with lining and hose without - and also was there lining in hose in earlier periods? I could only find

[h-cost] 1920's headwear

2008-07-28 Thread Shane Sheridan Chabot
Hello! I have been trying to figure out how to search for pictures of 1920's ladies in fancy dress and was wondering if anyone here had a favorite source for pictures. I'm specifically looking for pictures that have women wearing headbands or tiara type headdress. You are all such a great

Re: [h-cost] 1920's headwear

2008-07-28 Thread Kenet Muir
Try this site. http://www.fashion-era.com/index.htm Kenet --- On Mon, 7/28/08, Shane Sheridan Chabot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Shane Sheridan Chabot [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] 1920's headwear To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 4:46 PM Hello! I have been

Re: [h-cost] 1920's headwear

2008-07-28 Thread Katy Bishop
Dear Sheridan, Are you looking for pictures of fancy dress as in costumes for costume parties or as in evening formal wear? Katy On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 4:46 PM, Shane Sheridan Chabot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello! I have been trying to figure out how to search for pictures of 1920's ladies

Re: [h-cost] 1920's headwear

2008-07-28 Thread otsisto
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Re: [h-cost] Itlalian Renaissance hat

2008-07-28 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Becky Rautine [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm trying to find a pattern or how-to make a round balloon like Italian hat, such as worn in Romeo and Juliette and THe Taming of the Shrew. It's a bel? I can't remember the term and can't seem to find a description in any painting.

Re: [h-cost] Itlalian Renaissance hat

2008-07-28 Thread Sharon Collier
When I was in high school, we did Kiss Me, Kate. My friend's aunts did the costumes and copied the Shrew costumes for the leads. They were GORGEOUS. I believe they made the headdress of wire, covered with masking tape or fabric tape (for bulk), then painted. Or you could make it out of wicker, hot