H-costumers, A friend just came back from a trip to Spain & reported .a new costume museum in Madrid; it just opened in 2004. There's very very little from before the 18th c, but what there is, is new & interesting. museodeltraje.mcu.es On the side bar click: indumentaria histórica Noodle around and you will find an unusual sleeveless woman's doublet (jubon femenino) circa 1590-1620. I've never seen this particular garment before. The stripey skirtings are really fun. It reminded me of the red & white arches of Seville cathedral. There's also an early pocket, I think, under the "joyeria" (jewelry) section with what may be couched silver thread. Pretty, but a very small picture. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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